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On the recordJune 5, 1866
I, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, do admonish and warn all good citizens of the United States against taking part in or in any wise aiding, countenancing, or abetting said unlawful proceedings;
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

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Proclamation 155—Warning Against Participation in an Expedition Against North American Colonies of Great Britain

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