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[1] ALS, NNP; LS copy, DLC-RTL. Governor Johnson telegraphed his reply on September 17: ``I have just read your letter which gives me pleasure & encouragement. It remind me of calling your attention while in Washington the 4th Section of the constitution & the propriety under that section of authorizing the military govt to exercise all power necessary & proper to secure to the people of Tennessee a republican form of govt you will perhaps remember that I showed you a paper which was drawn up containing the whole proposition which you endorsed & referred to the Secy of War Such authority emanating from the Prest under the clause above referred would exert much influence on the public mind here. I desire it---directed from the President. I have taken decided ground for Emancipation for immediate emancipation from gradual emancipation Now is the time for settlement of this question Hence