Johnson at odds with Holt & Stanton in June of 1865

[John E.]

According to the diary of Mary Henry (daughter of Joseph Henry - famous scientist & first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution), Andrew Johnson was at odds with Holt and Stanton way before the controversy stemming from Mary Surratt's reprieve letter.


June 1st , 1865

Mr. Peace last night said President Johnson did not approve of the course persued in the trial of the Assassins. Was greatly displeased at Holt & Stanton who he said had deceived him in regard to the evidence concerning the participation of Jeff Davis in the murder and caused him to issue prematurely the proclamation setting a price upon his head.

"The Civil War Out My Window" is a fascinating read by the way. Unfortunately, she didn't mention attending the trial.
I had never seen this before and found it very interesting.