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Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 [Presidential pardon and authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of John Alsop of Spotsylvania for rebellion].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01111 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 03 August 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 44 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy

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.

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872

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