Andrew Johnson actually said...

The foregoing views have long been entertained by me.

In compliance with and execution of the act of Congress before mentioned, do issue this my proclamation, announcing the fact of the ratifica...

By direction of the President, Brigadier and Brevet Major-General Irvin McDowell is assigned to the command of the Department of the East.

I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State of the 2d instant, together with accompanying papers.