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Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 [Presidential pardon of S.S. Lee for offenses arising from the rebellion]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05782 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 20 September 1866 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 45.6 cm, Width: 29.4 cm Order a Copy

This document is a Presidential pardon of S.S. Lee for offenses committed during the Civil War. It is filled out and signed by Andrew Johnson as President and countersigned by William H. Seward as Secretary of State. Accompanied by a white seal.

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