Pardon applications, 1865-1867.

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Pardon applications, 1865-1867.

Applications filed under the federal amnesty proclamation whereby former members of the confederate army were pardoned. Information includes docket number, date received, from whom received, name and residence of petitioner, memoranda about military service, testimonials, and action taken. Indexed.

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