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Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Pardon of John Letcher for rebellion (c/s William H. Seward)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06775 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Place Written: Washington Type: Document signed Date: 1867/01/15 Pagination: 2 p. + letter 45.3 x 29 cm Order a Copy

Accompanied by collateral transmittal letter from Henry Stanberry, the Attorney General's office 23 Jan. 1867. Letcher had been Confederate govenror of Virginia.

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