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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.