Whereas by my proclamation of the 19th of April, 1861, it was declared that the ports of certain States, including those...
that commercial intercourse with those ports, except as to persons, things, and information contraband of war, may from ...
By order of the President of the United States
But the election was a necessity.
But the election, along with its incidental, and undesirable strife, has done good too.
May I ask those who have not differed with me, to join with me, in this same spirit towards those who have?
If the loyal people, united, were put to the utmost of their strength by the rebellion, must they not fail when divided,...
Human-nature will not change.
While I am deeply sensible to the high compliment of a re-election; and duly grateful, as I trust, to Almighty God for h...
And now, let me close by asking three hearty cheers for our brave soldiers and seamen and their gallant and skilful comm...
It has long been a grave question whether any government, not too strong for the liberties of its people, can be strong ...
It has demonstrated that a people's government can sustain a national election, in the midst of a great civil war.
We can not have free government without elections; and if the rebellion could force us to forego, or postpone a national...
But the rebellion continues; and now that the election is over, may not all, having a common interest, re-unite in a com...
I earnestly believe that the consequences of this day's work, if it be as you assure me and as now seems probable, will ...
I do not impugn the motives of any one opposed to me.
It is no pleasure to me to triumph over any one; but I give thanks to the Almighty for this evidence of the people's res...
I am thankful to God for this approval of the people.
