Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Presidential pardon and authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of C. L. Sayre, for taking part in the rebellion.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00050 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: September 12, 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 45.8 cm, Width: 29.3 cm Order a Copy
Sayre, took part in the "late rebellion" against the United States government. He was granted full pardon and amnesty by President Andrew Johnson for all offences he committed. Countersigned by Secreatary of State William H. Seward.
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