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Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8.5 x 11, September 3, 1867. President Johnson authorizes and directs the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to “a Warrant for the unconditional pardon of Benaijah Woodbury.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by Andrew Johnson. In fine condition, with a small ink blot to Johnson's last name.
As referenced in the 1868 House of Representatives documents archive: ‘Benaijah Woodbury was convicted at the May term 1866 of the United States court for the district of New Hampshire of passing counterfeit United States fractional currency and sentenced to two years imprisonment. In consideration of his previous good character, his sincere penitence, its being his first offence, and his good conduct during imprisonment, pardon was granted. The prison inspector wrote ‘On two occasions he has prevented the other prisoners escaping from the jail and shown great self-denial and humanity in the case of one of the prisoners who was dangerously sick.’'
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