Had some
conversation with the President in regard to an application of F. W. Smith for
an indorsement made by the late President Lincoln on Smith's trial. It was an
irregular proceeding on the part of President L., procured by Sumner, and I
have no doubt he regretted his action. The President (Johnson), after reading
the indorsement, remarked it was very sweeping, and wished me to wait a few days.
SOURCE: Gideon
Welles, Diary of Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy Under Lincoln and
Johnson, Vol. 2: April 1, 1864 — December 31, 1866, p. 334
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