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Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821-1877 Acknowledging receipt of presidential pardon [for Nathan B. Forrest].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04977.03 Author/Creator: Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821-1877 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 6 August 1868 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25.6 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821-1877

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