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Down with the Tyrant!

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BRBL catalog record of broadside handbill: bit.ly/2LMSpp4 (copy also @NYHistory bit.ly/2yjzVUc) ... read on ...
"For nearly three years, the constant efforts of Andrew Johnson have been to put the government into the hands of the conquered Rebels. Those efforts have kept the country in agitation, confusion and disorder ... " bit.ly/2LMSpp4
"Johnson, having made up his mind to govern the country by one man power, trampled the Law, the Constitution, and his oath of office under foot, ordered the Secretary to be removed, appointed a tool in his place ... " bit.ly/2LMSpp4
"And now at last, the people, outraged and indignant, but forbearing and long-suffering, command that the tyrant be removed from office, according to the Constitution." bit.ly/2LMSpp4
"That will be no punishment for his crimes, but it will save the trouble of putting down the rebellion again. We have not had a king since 1776, and we do not intend to have one now."
bit.ly/2LMSpp4
Down with the Tyrant!

Catalog record basic: bit.ly/2LMSpp4 text suggests date (1868) & context (impeachment). Any #Twitterstorians info or insight on who specific maker might be of this handbill and/or place of printing? (BRBL copy has pencil note on recto "Louisiana")
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