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[Presidential pardon and authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of John Alsop of Spotsylvania for rebellion].

Alsop, took part of a rebellion against the government. He was granted full pardon and amnesty by President Andrew Johnson to all the offences he committed. Countersigned by the Secretary of State William H. Seward.

GLC01111

Pardon of James Henry Coleman, convicted of assault and battery.

Convicted of assault and battery; sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. Pardoned by recommendation of his fellow employees and close acquaintances of his high character and "upright life" and because he acted out of provocation and fear. (c/s William...

GLC00230.03

[Presidential pardon of Thomas C. Billups, who had fought for the Confederacy].

Printed document. Countersigned by Acting Secretary of State William Hunter.

GLC00230.04

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal commuting death sentence of Michael Gleason].

GLC00230.05

Close up left profile of the 17th President

Imprint on recto "President Johnson. Entered according to Act of Congress, by M.B. Brady & Co., in the year 1865 in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the District of Columbia." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National...

GLC05111.02.0162