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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Jan 2, 1867

I have the honor to communicate an additional report of the Secretary of State relating to the discovery, and arrest of John H. Surratt.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 27, 1866

French vessels entering ports of the United States will be subject to no higher rates of duty on tonnage than are levied upon vessels of the United States in the ports thereof.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 20, 1866

In answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 19th instant, calling for a copy of certain correspondence relating to the joint occupancy of the island of San Juan, in Washington Territory, I transmit a report from the…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 19, 1866

In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of December 4 last, requesting information 'relating to the attempt of Santa Anna and Ortega to organize armed expeditions within the United States for the purpose of…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 18, 1866

Now, therefore, these presents do declare that the above-named consular officers are no longer recognized

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 14, 1866

I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of the Interior, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 10th instant, in relation to the Atchison and Pikes Peak Railroad Company.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 13, 1866

I communicate a translation of a letter of the 17th of August last addressed to me by His Majesty Alexander, Emperor of Russia, in reply to the joint resolution of Congress approved on the 16th day of May, 1866, relating to the attempted…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 10, 1866

To the House of Representatives: I transmit herewith reports from the Secretary of War and the Attorney-General, in compliance with a resolution of the 3d instant, requesting the President to communicate to the House, 'if not in his…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 7, 1866

In reply to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 5th instant, inquiring if any portion of Mexican territory has been occupied by United States troops, I transmit the accompanying report upon the subject from the Secretary of…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 7, 1866

I have the honor to communicate a report of the Secretary of State relating to the discovery and arrest of John H. Surratt.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 2, 1866

The constitution which at any time exists till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people is sacredly obligatory upon all.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 2, 1866

The Constitution of the United States makes it the duty of the President to recommend to the consideration of Congress 'such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.'

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 2, 1866

In our efforts to preserve 'the unity of government which constitutes as one people' by restoring the States to the condition which they held prior to the rebellion, we should be cautious, lest, having rescued our nation from perils of…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 2, 1866

An entire restoration of fraternal feeling must be the earnest wish of every patriotic heart; and we will have accomplished our grandest national achievement when, forgetting the sad events of the past and remembering only their…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Nov 1, 1866

I accordingly desire you to call General Grant's attention to the subject, leaving to his own discretion and judgment the measures of preparation and precaution that should be adopted

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Nov 1, 1866

I feel great solicitude that should an insurrection take place the Government should be prepared to meet and promptly put it down

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Nov 1, 1866

There is ground to apprehend danger of an insurrection in Baltimore against the constituted authorities of the State of Maryland on or about the day of the election soon to be held in that city

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