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Andrew Johnson: For the reasons stated in the accompanying communication from the Secretary of the Interior, I withdraw the treaty…

On the recordFebruary 20, 1867
For the reasons stated in the accompanying communication from the Secretary of the Interior, I withdraw the treaty concluded with the New York Indians in Kansas and submitted to the Senate in the month of December, 1863, but upon which I am informed no action has yet been taken.
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

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