Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) [Pardon of William Peacock]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05278 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph note signed Date: 1 February 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 5.2 x 8.5 cm. Order a Copy
Pardoning William Peacock, a Union army deserter, with the condition that he serve in the army for two years. With General John A. Dix note on verso dated 6 February 1865 stating that Brigadier General [Lewis Cass] Hunt in New York will execute the president's order. Written on a card. Tipped to a large sheet of paper.
Allow the bearer, William Peacock to enter any regiment having as much as two years to serve, and upon faithfully serving out his term in which, he is pardoned for any desertion hereto for committed.
Feb. 1. 1865 A. Lincoln
[Endorsement on verso]
Brig. Genl. [Lewis C.] Hunt, Com[andin]g troops on the City & Harbor of New York will execute the President's Order.
John A. Dix
8 Feb. 1865 Maj. Genl.
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