Andrew Johnson said...

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and a report from the Secretary of the Navy, with accompanying papers.

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

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

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