Andrew Johnson said...

The orders issued by me upon this subject are in accordance with long-established usage and hitherto unquestioned author...

To the House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a letter from the Secretary of the Navy, in reply to the resolution...

This event will occasion mourning in the nation for the loss of an eminent citizen and honored public servant.

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 15th i...