Andrew Johnson actually said...

"In reply to your communication, I have deemed it proper, in order to prevent further misunderstanding, to make this simple recital of facts."

"My order to you had only reference to orders 'assumed to be issued by the direction of the President.'"

"Copies of the letters which they have addressed to me upon the subject are accordingly herewith inclosed."

"The extraordinary character of your letter of the 3d instant would seem to preclude any reply on my part."