SIR: The Hon. Edwin M. Stanton having been this day suspended as Secretary of War, you are hereby authorized and empowered to act as Secretary of War ad interim, and will at once enter upon the discharge of the duties of the office.
The Secretary of War has been instructed to transfer to you all the records, books, papers, and other public property now in his custody and charge.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, D.C., August 17, 1867.
Major-General George H. Thomas is hereby assigned to the command of the Fifth Military District, created by the act of Congress passed on the 2d day of March, 1867.
Major-General P.H. Sheridan is hereby assigned to the command of the Department of the Missouri.
Major-General Winfield S. Hancock is hereby assigned to the command of the Department of the Cumberland.
The Secretary of War ad interim will give the necessary instructions to carry this order into effect.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, D.C., August 26, 1867.