A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 6, part 2: Andrew Johnson
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A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 6, part 2: Andrew Johnson
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875; Presidents -- United States; United States -- History -- Sources; United States -- Politics and government
[From the Daily National Intelligencer, June 6, 1866.]
ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
_Washington, D.C., June 5, 1866_.
By direction of the President, you[7] are hereby instructed to cause
the arrest of all prominent, leading, or conspicuous persons called
"Fenians" who you may have probable cause to believe have been or may
be guilty of violations of the neutrality laws of the United States.
JAMES SPEED,
_Attorney-General_.
[Footnote 7: Addressed to district attorneys and marshals of the United
States.]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
_Washington, June 18, 1866_.
The President directs the undersigned to perform the painful duty
of announcing to the people of the United States that Lewis Cass,
distinguished not more by faithful service in varied public trusts than
by exalted patriotism at a recent period of political disorder, departed
this life at 4 o'clock yesterday morning. The several Executive
Departments of the Government will cause appropriate honors to be
rendered to the memory of the deceased at home and abroad wherever the
national name and authority are acknowledged.
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
_Washington, D.C., October 26, 1866_.
Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON,
_Secretary of War_.
SIR: Recent advices indicate an early evacuation of Mexico by the French
expeditionary forces and that the time has arrived when our minister to
Mexico should place himself in communication with that Republic.
In furtherance of the objects of his mission and as evidence of the
earnest desire felt by the United States for the proper adjustment of
the questions involved, I deem it of great importance that General Grant
should by his presence and advice cooperate with our minister.
I have therefore to ask that you will request General Grant to proceed
to some point on our Mexican frontier most suitable and convenient for
communication with our minister, or (if General Grant deems it best) to
accompany him to his destination in Mexico, and to give him the aid of
his advice in carrying out the instructions of the Secretary of State,
a copy of which is herewith sent for the General's information.
General Grant will make report to the Secretary of War of such matters
as, in his discretion, ought to be communicated to the Department.
Very respectfully, yours,
ANDREW JOHNSON.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
_Washington, D.C., October 30, 1866_.
Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON,
_Secretary of War_.
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