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This is not in conformity with the Constitution of the United States, that makes me commander-in-chief, or with the terms of your commission.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Boutwell: “This is not in conformity with the Constitution of the United States, that makes me commander-in-chief, or with the…”
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Boutwell asserts the constitutional authority of the President as commander-in-chief.
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By the Ordinance of 1787, freedom and full right to self-government were made secure to the coming millions who were to occupy the States northwest of the River Ohio.
Here are the assertion of power and the promise of goodness that have attended the origin and movement of every despotism that has risen to curse mankind.
By the amendment of 1865 freedom and equality in government were guaranteed to all and especially to the negro race in America.
They assert supreme authority over their fellow-men for an indefinite period of time, and they promise therewith good government.
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