Special Message
01/13/1868
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There is danger, too, that conflict of jurisdiction will frequently arise between the civil courts and these military tribunals, each having...
The bill is herewith returned to the House of Representatives, in which it originated, for its final action.
I now reaffirm them and the line of policy therein indicated.
The necessity no longer existing for such tribunals, which had their origin in the war, gave objections to their continuance must present th...