Andrew Johnson / By the President of the United States A Proclamation 1st 1867

Description: Scarce Reconstruction Era Proclamation by President Andrew JohnsonBy the President of the United States. A Proclamation Author: Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Title: By the President of the United States. A Proclamation Publication: Washington: Post Office Department, 1867 Description: Single sheet. 8 1/2" x 14" Old fold creases and a few areas of faint browning, else fine. Uncommon Reconstruction era Proclamation by President Andrew Johnson to clarify the judicial authority of the federal government and its courts in the South. General Dan Sickles was in command of the Second Military District (North and South Carolina) under the Reconstruction Act, and had issued General Order No. 10 attempting to take control of the courts. He was trying to solve the rampant carpetbagging problem but in doing so usurped federal authority.Though this Proclamation was aimed at the confusion in the courts caused by Sickles, President Johnson uses it to remind the South that, as President, he is bound to enforce the laws of the US "within any State or Territory," and that he will use land and naval forces if necessary to do so. Signed in type by both President Johnson and Secretary of State William Seward at bottom margin. Transmittal by the Postal Department at top margin is signed in type by Postmaster Alexander W. Randall. Seller ID: 1563 Subject: African Americana, History & Politics We buy and sell quality used and antiquarian books along with maps, prints and ephemera. Terms All orders ship within two business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Location: Annapolis, Maryland

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