Uncommon engraved military pass, 4 x 2.5, issued to Charles A. Jones on January 23, 1868, signed in black ink, “Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War.” In fine condition. Stanton had recently been suspended by President Andrew Johnson and subsequently reinstated by Congress. Johnson again dismissed Stanton, who refused to leave, leading to impeachment proceedings against Johnson in February of 1868. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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