The Struggle between President Johnson and Congress over Reconstruction

by Charles E. Chadsey

[140] McPherson, History of the Reconstruction, 124.

[141] Blaine, Twenty Years of Congress, ii, 224-228.

[142] McPherson, History of the Reconstruction, 241, 242.

[143] McPherson, History of the Reconstruction, 242.

[144] The address was prepared by Senator Creswell, of Maryland. See Blaine, Twenty Years of Congress, ii, 223-228.

[145] McPherson, History of the Reconstruction, 243; Blaine, Twenty Years of Congress, ii, 228-230.

[146] Blaine, Twenty Years of Congress, ii, 230-233.

[147] General John A. Logan was first chosen president, but was unable to attend.

[148] McPherson, History of the Reconstruction, 242, 243.

[149] McPherson, History of the Reconstruction, 140.