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These case files are organized by state, then by petitioner's last name. The majority is predictably from the south, although a few northern states are represented. Applications for pardon were submitted to President Andrew Johnson by former Confederates excluded from the provisions of his amnesty proclamation of May 29, 1865, together with affidavits, oaths of allegiance, recommendations for executive clemency, and other accompanying papers. Most case files are 3-6 handwritten pages, some are longer. Continue…
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Annotation added: Publication Number: M1003Publication Title: Case Files of Applications from Former Confederates for Presidential Pardons ("Amnesty Papers"), 1865-67Publisher: NARADate Range: 1865-67Short Description: NARA M1003. Applications for pardon submitted to President Andrew Johnson, 1865-67, by former Confederates excluded from earlier amnesty proclamations.State: TennesseeSurname Starts With: CSurname Starts With Two: CaPetitioner Surname: CaruthersPetitioner Given Name: Robert L
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This page list Capt. Allen as in the "2 Maine cavalry." It does not say J. Maine Covolry. The secong Maine Cavalry was in Pensacola at the time.rkrharris3534 commented on this Image. (13 Sep 2009)
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Case Files of Applications from Former Confederates for Presidential Pardons ("Amnesty Papers"), 1865-67. Original data from: The National Archives
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