George W. Alexander Amnesty File, M1003, National Archives

Detroit Mich., Oct. 17th 1865.

To His Excellency
Andrew Johnson
President of the United States of America

Sir:

Permit me most respectfully to ask you a pardon for participation in the late rebellion. I am a citizen of Virginia, Thirty six (36) years of age, an Engineer (steam) by profession. I was a Captain in the Rebel Army – whilst a private I was ordered with others to assist in the capture of the Steamer St. Nicholas, this I fear brings me under Exception 11 in your Excellency’s proclamation. I have taken the required oath of Amnesty. I am a good mechanic. My Father and Mother have both died during the war – I am very poor and the family depend upon my daily toil for support. Should you be pleased to pardon me I will endeavor to the best of my abilities to prove an honest citizen – observing scrupulously all my obligations and will always be

Your obt and humble servt
Geo. W. Alexander

I am fully satisfied that Mr. Alexander will henceforth be true in his allegiance to the U. S. & therefore earnestly recommend his pardon. Detroit Oct. 18, ‘‘65

J. M Howard
U. S. Senator

I concur with Senator Howard.

Z. Chandler.
M. S.

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