[51] Blaine, ii, 70-76, ascribes this amnesty proclamation to the personal influence of Mr. Seward, who favored all but the 13th excepted class (property holders above $20,000). This certainly offers a good explanation of the promptness of his action, and is not inconsistent with the theory of Johnson’s attitude as outlined above.
[52] McPherson, p. 11; Blaine, ii, 77, 78.
[53] Tennessee, of course, having been reorganized during Lincoln’s administration, under the direction of Military Governor Johnson, cannot be considered in connection with Johnson’s policy as President. Louisiana and Arkansas also retained their reorganized governments until the reconstruction acts took effect. See Blaine, ii, 79, 80.
[54] The phraseology differed in the different States, depending upon the sensitiveness and pride of the legislature.
[55] McPherson, Reconst., 7, 8.
[56] McPherson, Reconst., 49.
[57] Ibid., 51-2.
[58] McPherson, 20.
[59] Ibid., 21-2.
[60] McPherson, 43; Blaine, ii, 102-3.