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Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Message from the President of the United States... [Pardon proclamation]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07725 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 1869/01/19 Pagination: 13 p. 22.6 x 14.5 cm Order a Copy

Pardon proclamation justifying his constitutional right to pardon, noting similar proclamations from previous presidents.

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