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Documents relating to Andrew Johnson and Eliza C. Skidmore [decimalized .01-.04]

Three documents related to Eliza C. Skidmore's passage across battle lines during the Civil War. She received permission from President Andrew Johnson to cross from the Union side to the Confederate side to obtain supplies and bring them back to...

GLC02779

[Appointment of George Stoneman]

Lists military retirements and promotions of John M. Schofield and George Stoneman. Signed as President. Docketed on verso by Secretary of War John Schofield (who had replaced Stanton).

GLC02780

to William H. Seward re: affairs in Texas

Written as President. Date inferred from content.

GLC02793.038

Authority to affix the seal to pardon of Clarence J. Hurt & J.A. Felts.

GLC00091.02

[Presidential pardon of Hilaire Devault, convicted of smuggling].

Devault was convicted of smuggling, then sentenced to pay a $1500 fine and court costs. She was pardoned because of mitigating circumstances and by recommendation of the US. District Attorney and respectable citizens. Countersigned by Secretary of...

GLC00068.11