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McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897 to Charles J. Jenkins re: his ability to serve Reconstruction government

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07011 Author/Creator: McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897 Place Written: Augusta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1866/11/04 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Informs the Governor of Georgia that he has been pardoned by the President and will be able to serve as clerk of court of Richmond County.

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