_Washington, D.C., August 12, 1867_.
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 in his custody
and charge.