Cook, Burton C. (1819-1894) The conflict between the president and congress: its origins and progress
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01265.31 Author/Creator: Cook, Burton C. (1819-1894) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Pamphlet Date: 1868 Pagination: 15 p. ; 22 x 14 cm. Order a Copy
Reported and printed by F & J Rives and George A. Bailey. A speech of the Honorable Burton C. Cook delivered in the House of Representatives on May 8, 1868. Argues that President Andrew Johnson's "usurpation of power has endangered the safety of the Republic." Calls upon members to impeach Andrew Johnson of high crimes and misdemeanors.
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