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John Borders papersMS.0369

John Borders papersMS.0369


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Virginia Military Institute Archives

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Lexington, VA 24450
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Repository
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Identification
MS.0369
Title
John Borders papers 1866
Quantity
4 items
Creator
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Creator
Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872
Location
Manuscripts stacks
Language
English .

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Preferred Citation

John Borders papers, 1866. MS 0369. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Scope and Contents

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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Borders, John
  • Pardons
  • United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Borders, John
  • Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
  • Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Miscellanea
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Container List

Documents
4 items
1866English.
  • Civil War presidential pardon document
    Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-18721866 March 2English.
    Scope and Contents

    Civil War presidential pardon document that gives John Borders a full pardon and amnesty.

  • Receipt of pardon and oath of amnesty
    Borders, John1866 May 28English.
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt of pardon and oath of amnesty signed by John Borders.

  • Department of State document
    Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-18721866 June 4English.
    Scope and Contents

    Department of State document acknowledging receipt of John Borders's signed oath.

  • Document copy certification and transmission
    Borders, JohnSeward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-18721866 June 4English.
    Scope and Contents

    A copy certification and transmission of the Department of State document that acknowledges receipt of John Borders's signed oath.