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- GLC#
- GLC04977.01
- Type
- Documents
- Date
- 17 July 1868
- Author/Creator
- Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
- Title
- [Pardon of Nathan B. Forrest for rebellion]
- Place Written
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Pagination
- 2 p. : envelope Height: 45.5 cm, Width: 28.8 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- Reconstruction
Pardon for ex-Confederate General Nathan B. Forrest of Tennessee. The pardon includes a provision against Forrest attempting to enslave people, and that he claim no property or the proceeds of any property that has been ordered sold by court of law. Accompanied by a Free Franked envelope. (c/s by William H. Seward). Features embossed seal on verso.
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