Andrew Johnson Document Signed

Partly-printed DS, one page, 8 x 10, May 27, 1868. Document registering the pardon of former Confederate soldier J. R. Shaw, in part: "Whereas, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, did, on the 7th day of September, A.D., 1867, issue a Proclamation proclaiming full pardon to certain persons engaged in the late rebellion, condition upon taking and subscribing a certain oath therein set forth and hereto attached and herein inserted…Now therefore, in order that the undersigned may receive the benefit of said Proclamation he makes oath as follows: 'I J. R. Shaw do solemnly swear, (or affirm,) in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the union of the States thereunder; and that I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the late rebellion, with reference to the emancipation of slaves. So help me God." Endorsed at the conclusion by F. F. Kirby as a witness. In fine condition.