It will do no good, and may embarrass you.

I did not mention your name to him, at least not in connection with his position, or what you thought upon it.
All that Mr.Johnson said was pacific and compromising.

While I think he wanted the constitutionality of the "Tenure Bill" tested, I think now he would be glad either to get the vacancy of Secretary of War, or have the office just where it was during suspension.
Yours truly, U.S.

GRANT.
WASHINGTON D.C., January 27, 1868.
To the President.
DEAR SIR: As I promised, I saw Mr.Ewing yesterday, and after a long conversation asked him to put down his opinion in writing, which he has done and which I now inclose.
I am now at work on these Army Regulations, and in the course of preparation have laid down the Constitution and laws now in force, clearer than I find them elsewhere; and beg leave herewith to inclose you three pages of printed matter for your perusal.

My opinion is, if you will adopt these rules and make them an executive order to General Grant, they will so clearly define the duties of all concerned that no conflict can arise.