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The War between Congress and Andrew Joh

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The War between Congress and Andrew Joh
The War between Congress and Andrew Johnson. A.L.S. from citizen Charles Clemens of Alton, Ill., Mar. 1, 1866, 2 pp., filled with commentary on the growing breach between the two branches of government. "...I regret exceedingly the break between the President and Congress. I think there was some good sense in what the President said, both in his veto message and speech before the rabble, but when he called Sen. Sumner and Mr. Stevens 'Traitors,' it was absurd for everyone knows better, and what he said about 'Assassination' was exceedingly ridiculous. In regard to the President's reconstruction policy, I think that he is honest in his views, and hope some plan be fixed upon so that he will act harmoniously with Congress." Following Lincoln's death, Johnson's actions included veto of the Freedmen's Bureau and denouncement of Congress' Reconstruction policies, resulting in strong anti-Johnson sentiment. By early 1868, the House accepted a resolution to impeach Johnson. In his trial, the vote was one short of conviction. With carte of Johnson by Bufford, Boston; corners trimmed, else very fine. Letter with light original folds, else very fine.
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