Andrew Johnson actually said...

Major-General Daniel E. Sickles is hereby relieved from the command of the Second Military District.

In consequence of the unfavorable condition of the health of Major-General George H. Thomas, as reported to you in Surgeon Hasson's dispatch...

Major-General P. H. Sheridan will at once turn over his present command to the officer next in rank to himself, and, proceeding without dela...

He will, as soon as practicable, relieve Major-General Daniel E. Sickles, and, on assuming the command to which he is hereby assigned, will,...