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On the recordJanuary 20, 1867
To the House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of War and the accompanying papers, in compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 19th ultimo, requesting copies of all papers in possession of the President touching the case of George St. Leger Grenfel.
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

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