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Session 6563: 1868-07-10 12:00:00

Reverdy Johnson from Maryland resigns his seat in the Senate

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Resignation of Reverdy Johnson

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Washington, July 10, 1868.

Sir: I have the honor to inform you that I write by this day’s mail, to the Governor of my State, resigning my seat as a Senator of Maryland, the resignation to take effect at once. Do me the favor to make the fact known to the Senate.

I remain, with high regard, your obedient servant,

REVERDY JOHNSON.

Hon. Benjamin P. Wade. President United States Senate, Washington.

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