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Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 [Pardon of George Carroll by Andrew Johnson]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06351 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 17 April 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 41.9 x 26.7 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of highway robbery. Pardoned because he was immature at the time of the crime, he had reformed and repented, and the pardon was recommended by many respected citizens.
(c/s William Hunter, Acting Secretary of State)

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Hunter, William, 1805-1886
United States. President (1865-1869 : Johnson)

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