Raynors HCA 2017-06
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GREEN, Duff (1791-1875) was an American teacher, military leader, Democratic Party politician, journalist, author, diplomat, industrialist, and businessman. On April 4, 1865, near the end of the war, Green met with U.S. President Abraham Lincoln aboard a U.S. Navy ship as the latter visited Virginia.[6] Calling Green a friend, Lincoln greeted him amicably with a smile. After the war, Green was pardoned by President Andrew Johnson for his support of the Confederacy and paid a 20,000 fine. Autograph Letter Signed “Duff Green” in pencil, June 6, 1865, 1pp., written to President Johnson. In part, “I have prepared a very brief statement relative to the amnesty oath ... which I wish to submit for your approval. I have been waiting several days & will not detain you four minutes. Can you see me this morning & greatly oblige. Yours truly.”
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