Diary of Gideon Welles, Vol. 3: Secretary of the Navy Under Lincoln and Johnson; January 1, 1867-June 6, 1869 (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Diary of Gideon Welles, Vol. 3: Secretary of the Navy Under Lincoln and Johnson; January 1, 1867-June 6, 1869

Stanbery occupied much the same position. Had as a member Of the Ohio Legislature voted against negro suf frage. Should do the same to-day if there, and believed that on the naked question there were at least one hundred thousand majority against it in that State.

Stanton took from his portfolio a brief and carefully prepared written statement, to the effect that he had examined the bill and could perceive no constitutional Objections to any Of its provisions; he therefore hoped the President would give it his approval.

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