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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 14 14 Browse Search
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under the Tenure-of-Office Bill (passed March 2, 1867, over Mr. Johnson's veto). The president, however, soon again removed him, appointing Gen. Lorenzo Thomas in his place ad interim, when Mr. Covode introduced into the house the resolution of impeachment. While Mr. Stanton was remaining in suspense concerning his own course of action, Mr. Sumner sent to him this epigrammatic letter, which in point of brevity surpasses even Caesar's celebrated Veni, vidi, vici. Senate Chamber, 21st February, 1868. Stick. Ever sincerely yours, Charles Sumner. Hon. E. M. Stanton. On the acquittal of the president in May following, Mr. Stanton resigned his office. On the 11th of July Mr. Sumner spoke at length against the president's scheme of repudiation, and in favor of completing reconstruction through public faith and specie payment. The word of our nation, said he, must be as good as its bond. He strongly urged economy; and, on the principle that State affairs should be conduct