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The Secretary of War was Edwin McMasters Stanton.
Stanton has been described as difficult to work with, and there might have been some personality conflicts; Johnson wanted to replace him with General Grant (who declined the position). Lincoln had appointed Stanton and while the Civil War was going on, Stanton had developed a lot of influence and power.

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