The principles of American liberty are still the inheritance of this people and ever should be.
This regulation has become necessary for the more convenient, punctual, and regular dispatch of the public business.
In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 6th instant, concerning the International Monetary Conference held at P...
It is desired and advised that all communications in writing intended for the executive department of this Government an...
This instrument can not be legally binding upon the United States unless sanctioned by the Senate.
Under a sense of public duty I am compelled to deny your right under the Constitution and laws of the United States.
It was approved, and at the earliest moment practicable was applied in the form of a proclamation to the State of North ...
I make great allowance for a change of opinion, but such a change as this hardly falls within the limits of greatest ind...
You are hereby suspended from office as Secretary of War, and will cease to exercise any and all functions pertaining to...
Thus far and upon this vital policy there was perfect accord between the Cabinet and myself.
Public considerations of a high character constrain me to say that your resignation as Secretary of War will be accepted...
But he goes further, and plainly intimates what he means by 'public considerations of a high character,' and this is not...
The mutual confidence and general accord which should exist in such a relation had ceased.
Mr. Stanton does not content himself with assuming that public considerations bearing upon his continuance in office for...
This language is very significant.
There was an interval of a week between that date and the order of suspension, during which two Cabinet meetings were he...
Mr. Stanton holds the position unwillingly.
The suspension has not been revoked, and the business of the War Department is conducted by the Secretary ad interim.
