Andrew Johnson actually said...

I have this day removed Mr. Stanton from office and designated the Adjutant-General of the Army to act as Secretary of War ad interim.

I transmit herewith a communication from the Chief of the Engineer Corps of the Army, accompanied by a report, in reference to ship canals a...

I transmit herewith a report from the Attorney-General

In reply to the resolution adopted by the House of Representatives on the 19th of December last, calling for correspondence and information ...