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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Apr 12, 1866

In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 10th instant, requesting information in regard to the rights and interests of American citizens in the fishing grounds adjacent to the British Provinces, I transmit a…

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

In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 27th ultimo, in relation to the seizure and detention at New York of the steamship Meteor, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State and the papers by which it was…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Apr 6, 1866

That in appointments to office in the several Executive Departments of the General Government and the various branches of the public service connected with said Departments preference shall be given to such meritorious and honorably…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Mar 25, 1866

To the Senate of the United States: I transmit to the Senate a memorial of the legislature of Alabama, asking an extension of time for the completion of certain railroads in said State.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Mar 5, 1866

In answer to the resolutions of the Senate of the 5th of January and 27th of February last, requesting information in regard to provisional governors of States, I transmit reports from the Secretary of State and the Secretary of War, to…

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

I have examined with care the bill, which originated in the Senate and has been passed by the two Houses of Congress, to amend an act entitled 'An act to establish a bureau for the relief of freedmen and refugees,' and for other purposes.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Jan 29, 1866

I recommend that an appropriation be made by Congress toward providing for his compensation

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Jan 29, 1866

I have with that view nominated to the Senate an officer of the same grade with the one now accredited to the Republic of Hayti

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Jan 25, 1866

In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 11th instant, requesting information in regard to a negotiation for the transit of United States troops in 1861 through Mexican territory

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 20, 1865

To the Senate: In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 11th instant, respecting the occupation by the French troops of the Republic of Mexico and the establishment of a monarchy there, I transmit a report from the Secretary…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 13, 1865

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents by which it was accompanied

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Dec 3, 1865

The employers desire in their workmen spirit and alacrity, and these can be permanently secured in no other way.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Nov 16, 1865

There must be confidence between the Government and the States, and while the Government confides in the people the people must have faith in the Government.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Sep 15, 1865

That upon the requisition of the Commissioner or the assistant commissioners of the Bureau transportation be furnished such destitute refugees and freedmen as are dependent upon the Government for support to points where they can procure…

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