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State of Maryland
Office of the Secretary of State
Annapolis, Sept, 23 1868
Capt Fred C. von Schirach
Sub Asst Comm &c,&c,&c,

Sir:
The Govenor desires me to acknowledge receipt of yours of 21st instant in reference to the case of William Johnson, colored, and to say in reply:
that in pursuance of an Executive Pardon, the man has some time since, discharged from Penitentiary.
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servt
(Sigd.) Jno. W. Carter

True Copy
Fred C. von Schirach
Sub Asst. Comm.
Bvt. Capt. U.S.A.