Andrew Johnson actually said...

In furtherance of the objects of his mission and as evidence of the earnest desire felt by the United States for the proper adjustment of th...

Now, therefore, I, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, do hereby recommend that Thursday, the 29th day of November next, be set ...

In offering these national thanksgivings, praises, and supplications we have the divine assurance that 'the Lord remaineth a king forever; t...

I recommend also that on the same solemn occasion they do humbly and devoutly implore Him to grant to our national councils and to our whole...