2020-01 Putnal
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/18/2020
WILLIAMS, John Stuart (1818-1898) Confederate General from Kentucky, he was given the Thanks of Congress for his actions at Saltville, Virginia, October 2, 1864. He surrendered at Appomattox and became a U.S. Senator after the war. Partly-printed Document Signed, "John S. Williams" 1p. Small quarto, July 10, 1865, Nashville, being the Oath of Allegiance for Brigadier General John Williams and reads in part: "...I John S. Williams...of Kentucky do solemnly swear or affirm...I will support, protect & defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Union of the States there under...and faithfully support all laws and proclamation which have been made during the existing Rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves…" Fine. With attached Manuscript Letter Signed, "John S. Williams" 1p. Quarto, July 8, 1865, Nashville, addressed to President Johnson, and reads in part: "...The undersigned a citizen of the State of Kentucky and late an officer in the Confederate States Army with the rank of Brigadier General, and as such expected from the benefits of the Amnesty Proclamation recently issued by the President, respectfully asks that he be restored to the rights of citizenship…" with Autograph Note Signed by the Governor of Kentucky, datelined Frankfort, Kentucky, July 24, 1865, "Believing that Jno. S. Williams late a Brig Genl in the Rebel Service will honestly keep and observe the Oath to be true to the Government of the U.S. I recommend him for pardon to the Prest. of the U.S. The question of citizenship will be with the Legislature of Ky to dispose of…" Fine. Rare and historic.
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