"Within such period as may be mutually convenient to both Governments."
"I have the honor to transmit herewith the copies desired, which have been procured from the War Department."
"To the House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, in reply to the resolution of the House of the 4th instant, relative to the intervention of certain European ..."
"I transmit to the Senate, for its consideration with a view to ratification, a treaty between the United States of America and His Majesty the King of Hanover, concerning the abolition of the Stade or..."
"To the House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, in reply to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 13th July last."
"To the House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, in reply to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 31st July last, upon the subject of increas..."
"Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed."
"I invite your attention to the correspondence between Her Britannic Majesty's minister accredited to this Government and the Secretary of State."
"It is gratifying to know that the expenditures made necessary by the rebellion are not beyond the resources of the loyal people."
"Labor is prior to and independent of capital."
"A nation which endures factious domestic division is exposed to disrespect abroad."
"Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the..."
"The execution of the laws for the suppression of the African slave trade has been confided to the Department of the Interior."
"If any good reason exists why we should persevere longer in withholding our recognition of the independence and sovereignty of Hayti and Liberia, I am unable to discern it."
"Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration."
"I repeat the recommendation of my predecessor in his annual message to Congress in December last in regard to the disposition of the surplus."
"I therefore recommend, as a military measure, that Congress provide for the construction of such road as speedily as possible."
"I venture to hope it will appear that we have practiced prudence and liberality toward foreign powers, averting causes of irritation and with firmness maintaining our own rights and honor."
