But the Attorney-General advised the President that that was impracticable, and the result was the withdrawal of Mr.Stewart's name and the appointment of Mr.Boutwell a day or two afterward.
I have had some serious difficulties with Mr.Boutwell since he left the Democratic Party after his term of service as Governor.

They have, I believe, never been differences of political principle.

My differences of opinion with him have been mainly upon the question what individuals were fit to be trusted with political office and power, and with the leadership in political parties, and upon the question whether certain men and influences were to be tolerated, or whether the public safety required unsparing warfare upon them.

So, while we have agreed in general as to policies, we have always had an entirely different set of friends and companions.
Mr.Boutwell has borne an honorable part in our history.
His titles to a place in the grateful memory of his countrymen are not likely to be overlooked.
One of them deserves special mention.

I am but repeating what I said many years ago.