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It has the effect of a bill of attainder or bill of pains and penalties, not upon a few individuals, but upon whole masses, including the millions who inhabit the subject States, and even their unborn children.
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He critiques legislation that punishes entire populations rather than individuals, highlighting its unjust nature.
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Jun 14, 1868
I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of the Interior, made in reply to the resolution adopted by the House of Representatives on the 13th instant.
Apr 21, 1868
The orders issued by me upon this subject are in accordance with long-established usage and hitherto unquestioned authority.
May 4, 1868
I transmit to Congress the accompanying documents, which I deem it proper to state are all the papers* that have been submitted to the President relating to the proceedings to which they refer in the States of South Carolina and Arkansas.
May 8, 1868
No report upon this subject has yet been received by me from the War Department.
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