I believe that all the acts and proclamations of President Johnson before the meeting of Congress were wise and expedient, and that there would have been no difficulty between Congress and the President but for his personal conduct, and, especially, his treatment of Congress and leading Congressmen.
Sherman reflects on President Johnson's actions and their impact on relations with Congress during Reconstruction.
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