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Andrew Johnson: “I return herewith their resolution of the 21st instant, calling for information in reference to James A. Seddon, late…”

On the recordJanuary 22, 1868
I return herewith their resolution of the 21st instant, calling for information in reference to James A. Seddon, late Secretary of War of the so-called Confederate State.
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

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