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Andrew Johnson: “The expressions of the Emperor and people of France warrant a hope that the traditionary friendship between the two…”

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The expressions of the Emperor and people of France warrant a hope that the traditionary friendship between the two countries might in that case be renewed and permanently restored.
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Johnson is optimistic about renewing the friendship between France and the United States if certain conditions are met.

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