Andrew Johnson said...

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

I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State on the subject, with its accompanying papers.

In pursuance of the foregoing order, it is hereby directed that thirty minute guns be fired at each of the navy-yards an...

I transmit herewith a report* and accompanying documents, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of t...