Andrew Johnson said...

I have this day removed Mr. Stanton from office and designated the Adjutant-General of the Army to act as Secretary of W...

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

No report upon this subject has yet been received by me from the War Department.

Until further orders from the President, you will assign no officer to the permanent command of the Military Division of...