Ann Scott's Amnesty During The Civil War

Even while the Civil War was in progress, the “Union”, the federal government offered amnesty to confederate citizens in an attempt to encourage loyalty to the Union and to begin the process of reconstruction. The Confiscation Act of 1862 authorized the president of the United States to pardon anyone involved in the rebellion. The Amnesty Proclamation of December 8, 1863, offered pardons to those who had not held a Confederate civil office, had not mistreated Union prisoners, and would sign an oath of allegiance.
Another limited amnesty that targeted Southern civilians came into effect on May 26, 1864. This amnesty offer was important to Mrs. Scott as she felt they had taken advantage of her because she was a widow. After the Civil War, Mrs. Scott with due diligence (she as owner and manager of Poplar
“It decreed that a state could be reintegrated into the Union when 10% of the 1860 vote count from that state had taken an oath of allegiance to the U.S. and pledged to abide by Emancipation.” On May 9th, 1865 General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox…the war was over. On the 10th day of August 1865 Medora Ann Scott swore “… to 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 existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves. So, help me God.” In addition, she wrote a follow-up letter seeking to receive a pardon. She proceeded to write the president on Sept 10, 1865,” To his Excellency Andrew Johnson, President of the United States of America, being a widow, I may be liable for having fed and assisted soldiers and know not how I could have avoided what I had done, hoping a favorable consideration of my