Andrew Johnson actually said...

General Ulysses S. Grant having found it inconvenient to assume the duties specified in my letter to you of the 26th instant, you will pleas...

The Lieutenant-General will proceed to the execution of his duties without delay.

General Grant will make report to the Secretary of War of such matters as, in his discretion, ought to be communicated to the Department.

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...