Andrew Johnson said...

I transmit herewith a communication from the Chief of the Engineer Corps of the Army, accompanied by a report, in refere...

I can not give my assent to a measure which proposes to deprive any person 'restrained of his or her liberty in violatio...

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.