I now earnestly ask that such action be taken by Congress as to leave my
duties perfectly clear in dealing with the affairs of Louisiana, giving
assurance at the same time that whatever may be done by that body in the
premises will be executed according to the spirit and letter of the law,
without fear or favor.
I herewith transmit copies of documents containing more specific
information as to the subject-matter of the resolution.
U.S. GRANT.
[Footnote 90: See pp. 276-277.]
[Footnote 91: See pp. 275-277.]
EXECUTIVE MANSION, _January 14, 1875_.
_To the Senate of the United States_:
Senate bill No. 1044, "to provide for the resumption of specie
payments," is before me, and this day receives my signature of approval.
I venture upon this unusual method of conveying the notice of approval
to the "House in which the measure originated" because of its great
importance to the country at large and in order to suggest further
legislation which seems to me essential to make this law effective.
It is a subject of congratulation that a measure has become law which
fixes a date when specie resumption shall commence and implies an
obligation on the part of Congress, if in its power, to give such
legislation as may prove necessary to redeem this promise.
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