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This executive order, signed by President Andrew Johnson on 1867-08-12, establishes federal administrative policy concerning "Executive Order." It is a direct, concise executive instruction delivering focused administrative or military commands to department leadership.
Constitutional Assessment: Scrutinized through Article II, Section 2, this action exercises the President's constitutional role as Commander in Chief. Early Framers recognized broad executive discretion in commanding military forces during conflict, provided it remains bounded by congressional declarations and respects civilian domestic courts.
Key Directives & Operative Actions
▪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.
General Ulysses S. Grant, Washington, D.C . 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 his custody and charge. ANDREW JOHNSON
