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Andrew Johnson: “I transmit herewith reports from the Secretary of the Treasury and the Attorney-General, prepared in compliance with the…”

On the recordMay 8, 1868
I transmit herewith reports from the Secretary of the Treasury and the Attorney-General, prepared in compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 17th December last, requesting information in reference to the seizure and confiscation of property.
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

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