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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 2, 1867

It is clear to my apprehension that the States lately in rebellion are still members of the National Union.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 2, 1867

How far the duty of the President 'to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution' requires him to go in opposing an unconstitutional act of Congress is a very serious and important question.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Nov 14, 1867

Let the within recommendations of the Secretary of the Interior be carried into effect.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Oct 25, 1867

Especially let us remember that He has covered our land through all its extent with greatly needed and very abundant harvests.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Oct 25, 1867

Resting and refraining from secular labors on that day, let us reverently and devoutly give thanks to our Heavenly Father for the mercies and blessings with which He has crowned the now closing year.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Oct 25, 1867

While thus rendering the unanimous and heartfelt tribute of national praise and thanksgiving which is so justly due to Almighty God: let us not fail to implore Him that the same divine protection and care which we have hitherto so…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Oct 25, 1867

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Oct 6, 1867

I, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, do hereby declare and proclaim that the said words '13th of June, 1855,' are to be regarded as erroneous in the paragraph adverted to, and that the words '2d day of April, 1866,' are to be…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Sep 2, 1867

I call upon all good and well-disposed citizens of the United States to remember that upon the said Constitution and laws, and upon the judgments, decrees, and processes of the courts made in accordance with the same, depend the protection…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Sep 2, 1867

Now, therefore, I, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, do hereby warn all persons against obstructing or hindering in any manner whatsoever the faithful execution of the Constitution and the laws;

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Sep 2, 1867

And I do hereby enjoin upon the officers of the Army and Navy to assist and sustain the courts and other civil authorities of the United States in a faithful administration of the laws thereof and in the judgments, decrees, mandates, and…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Aug 25, 1867

He will, as soon as practicable, relieve Major-General Daniel E. Sickles, and, on assuming the command to which he is hereby assigned, will, when necessary to a faithful execution of the laws, exercise any and all powers conferred by acts…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Aug 25, 1867

Major-General Daniel E. Sickles is hereby relieved from the command of the Second Military District.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Aug 25, 1867

Major-General P. H. Sheridan will at once turn over his present command to the officer next in rank to himself, and, proceeding without delay to Fort Leavenworth, Kans., will relieve Major-General Hancock of the command of the Department…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Aug 25, 1867

On being relieved from the command of the Department of the Missouri by Major-General P. H. Sheridan, Major-General Hancock will proceed directly to New Orleans, La., and, assuming the command to which he is hereby assigned, will, when…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Aug 25, 1867

Brevet Major-General Edward R. S. Canby is hereby assigned to the command of the Second Military District, created by the act of Congress of March 2, 1867, and of the Military Department of the South, embracing the States of North Carolina…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Aug 25, 1867

In consequence of the unfavorable condition of the health of Major-General George H. Thomas, as reported to you in Surgeon Hasson's dispatch of the 21st instant, my order dated August 17, 1867, is hereby modified so as to assign…

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