03/01/1867
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"I was always punctual to my customers and did good work."
"Honest conviction is my courage. The Constitution is my guide."
"I have examined with care the bill, which originated in the Senate and has been passed by the two Houses of Congress, to amend an act entitled 'An act to establish a bureau for the relief of freedmen ..."
"I have with that view nominated to the Senate an officer of the same grade with the one now accredited to the Republic of Hayti"