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John Borders papers, 1866. MS 0369. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.
This collection consists of four post-Civil War documents (1866), granting a presidential pardon to former Confederate soldier John Borders of Calhoun, County, Alabama. The certificates bear names of Secretary of State William Seward and President Andrew Johnson.
Civil War presidential pardon document that gives John Borders a full pardon and amnesty.
Receipt of pardon and oath of amnesty signed by John Borders.
Department of State document acknowledging receipt of John Borders's signed oath.
A copy certification and transmission of the Department of State document that acknowledges receipt of John Borders's signed oath.