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Forrest, Nathan Bedford (1821-1877) to William H. Seward re: accepting the conditions of his pardon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04978 Author/Creator: Forrest, Nathan Bedford (1821-1877) Place Written: Memphis, Tennesse Type: Document signed Date: 6 August 1868 Pagination: 1 p. 24.2 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Forrest accepts the conditions of his presidential pardon and amnesty oath, with all the conditions specified. Certified at bottom by Isaac Morrison, U.S. Commander for the District of West Tenn.

Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821-1877

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