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Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8.5 x 11, September 9, 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 Richard Carter.” Signed at the conclusion by Andrew Johnson. In fine condition, with old mounting remnants on the back left edge.
Although unconfirmed, this pardon may be for Richard Henry Carter (1817–1880), a Virginia planter and politician, and a Confederate officer during the American Civil War. After Virginia declared its secession, Carter recruited the 8th Virginia Infantry and was commissioned captain of its Company B. He served throughout the war, was wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg, and mustered out at Appomattox Court House with the rank of Major.
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