Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 7 [Nov. 5, 1863-Sept. 12, 1864].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 7 [Nov. 5, 1863-Sept. 12, 1864].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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To John Brough1Jump to section

Gov. Brough Washington, D.C.,
Columbus, Ohio Feb. 10 1864

Robert Johnson, mentioned by you, is hereby fully pardoned, for any supposed desertion, up to date A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, RPB. Governor Brough telegraphed on February 9, 1864: ``Robert Johnson a private in the ninety second regt. O.V.I. surrenders himself to me as a deserter. The circumstances are peculiar & I respectfully ask his full pardon. Please send by telegraph as he is now in custody. I send papers by mail showing an interesting case.'' (DLC-RTL). No further reference has been found.

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