Andrew Johnson, Letter, 1865-05-29

Item

Identifier: MC-1954-113

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, grants full pardon and amnesty to William D. Bently, Forsyth County, Georgia, for taking part in the rebellion against the government of the United States at the time of the Civil War. The document is dated May 29, 1865. The document is signed by both Johnson and William H. Seward, Secretary of State.

Dates

Creation: 1865-03-29

Creator

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 (Author, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Access is by appointment only.

Extent

1 item

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Description

In excellent condition.

Related Names

Subject

Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872 (Signer, Person)
Bentley, William, 1759-1819 (Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository

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