Americana featuring the Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter | February 25, 2026
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 518
Important Pardon for S.C. Governor John Manning, by President Andrew Johnson
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Sold for
$38,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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on two separate leaves, dated November 4, 1865, pardon and amnesty for all offences committed by former South Carolina Governor John Manning of the Clarendon District, for his part in the "rebellion against the Government of the United States", with affixed seal, bearing signatures of President Andrew Johnson (stamped) and Secretary of State William Seward (live ink), 17-1/2 x 11-1/4 in. each leaf
Provenance: By direct descent of Governor John Lawrence Manning and Sally Bland Clarke Manning, Millford Plantation, South Carolina
Note:
John Laurence Manning was elected by the voters of Clarendon District to serve in the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1842; he returned in 1844 and was elected to the state Senate in 1846. He was still serving as a Senator when he was elected governor in December 1852, a post he held until 1856.
He attended South Carolina's Secession Convention in 1860 and was one of 169 delegates to sign the Order of Secession. He sat in the state's Senate during the Civil War until November 4, 1865, when he resigned upon his election to the U.S. Senate.
This document, dated that same day, pardoned and gave him amnesty for his part in the secession but the US Senate refused to seat him and he resigned in December 1866. Returning for a brief period in 1878, he retired from public life before his death in October 1889.
Manning was one of the wealthiest men in South Carolina and Millford Plantation, his home near Pinewood, Sumter County, is largely considered one of the finest extant examples of Greek Revival residential architecture in America. Manning filled Millford Plantation with an extensive commission from New York City cabinetmaker Duncan Phyfe that included a mirrored dressing table (lot 795) and Klismos side chair (lot 796). A Classical mahogany work table (lot 797) also descended in the Manning family.
Manning's second wife, Sally Bland Clarke Manning, was the sister of Mary Ellen Clarke Gordon, whose oil on canvas portrait and prayer book (together, lot 794) are also included in this sale.
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By direct descent of Governor John Lawrence Manning and Sally Bland Clarke Manning, Millford Plantation, South Carolina
toning, foxing, water stained (most notable at back), pinholes, tape remnants at periphery and back, visually pleasing despite the preceding qualifiers Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
