Special Message
04/17/1868
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The extraordinary character of your letter of the 3d instant would seem to preclude any reply on my part.
I transmit herewith a report from the Attorney-General
In answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 18th ultimo, relating to the report of Mr. Cowdin, I tr...
As requested in this communication, General Grant is instructed in writing not to obey any order from the War Department...