Andrew Johnson actually said...

Resting and refraining from secular labors on that day, let us reverently and devoutly give thanks to our Heavenly Father for the mercies an...

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

While thus rendering the unanimous and heartfelt tribute of national praise and thanksgiving which is so justly due to Almighty God: let us ...

Especially let us remember that He has covered our land through all its extent with greatly needed and very abundant harvests.