Andrew Johnson actually said...

General Grant will make report to the Secretary of War of such matters as, in his discretion, ought to be communicated to the Department.

In furtherance of the objects of his mission and as evidence of the earnest desire felt by the United States for the proper adjustment of th...

I recommend also that on the same solemn occasion they do humbly and devoutly implore Him to grant to our national councils and to our whole...

Now, therefore, I, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, do hereby recommend that Thursday, the 29th day of November next, be set ...