Special Message
12/17/1867
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Mr. Stanton does not content himself with assuming that public considerations bearing upon his continuance in office form as fully a rule of...
Thus far and upon this vital policy there was perfect accord between the Cabinet and myself.
This language is very significant.
I make great allowance for a change of opinion, but such a change as this hardly falls within the limits of greatest indulgence.