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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Jan 6, 1868

When the amount of the damages shall thus have been ascertained, application will be made to Congress for a further appropriation toward paying them.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Jan 6, 1868

As the amount of this valuation can not legally be drawn from the Treasury without authority from Congress, I recommend an appropriation for that purpose.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Jan 6, 1868

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of yesterday, making inquiry how many and what State legislatures have ratified the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 30, 1867

In answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 18th instant, requesting information concerning alleged interference by Russian naval vessels with whaling vessels of the United States, I transmit a report from the…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 27, 1867

By direction of the President of the United States, the following orders are made:

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 19, 1867

I herewith transmit to Congress a report, dated the 20th instant, with the accompanying papers, received from the Secretary of State in compliance with the requirements of the eighteenth section of the act entitled 'An act to regulate the…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 17, 1867

I respectfully suggest to Congress that some public recognition of General Hancock's patriotic conduct is due, if not to him, to the friends of law and justice throughout the country.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 17, 1867

The principles of American liberty are still the inheritance of this people and ever should be.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 16, 1867

This instrument can not be legally binding upon the United States unless sanctioned by the Senate.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 16, 1867

In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 6th instant, concerning the International Monetary Conference held at Paris in June last, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, which is accompanied by the papers called for by…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 16, 1867

It is desired and advised that all communications in writing intended for the executive department of this Government and relating to public business of whatever kind, including suggestions for legislation, claims, contracts, employment…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 16, 1867

This regulation has become necessary for the more convenient, punctual, and regular dispatch of the public business.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 11, 1867

It was approved, and at the earliest moment practicable was applied in the form of a proclamation to the State of North Carolina.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 11, 1867

But he goes further, and plainly intimates what he means by 'public considerations of a high character,' and this is nothing else than his loss of confidence in his superior.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 11, 1867

Thus far and upon this vital policy there was perfect accord between the Cabinet and myself.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 11, 1867

The mutual confidence and general accord which should exist in such a relation had ceased.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 11, 1867

Mr. Stanton does not content himself with assuming that public considerations bearing upon his continuance in office form as fully a rule of action for himself as for the President.

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