Herewith is a draft of a bill to compensate any State which may abolish slavery within its limits, the passage of which ...
I do not speak of emancipation at once, but of a decision at once to emancipate gradually.
Break that lever before their faces, and they can shake you no more forever.
I intend no reproach or complaint when I assure you that, in my opinion, if you all had voted for the resolution in the ...
Let the States which are in rebellion see definitely and certainly that in no event will the States you represent ever j...
How much better for you and for your people to take the step which at once shortens the war and secures substantial comp...
To you, more than to any others, the privilege is given to assure that happiness and swell that grandeur, and to link yo...
Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views and boldest action to bring a speedy relief.
The said line from Rolla to and across Little Piney be first completed, and as soon as possible.
The portion of the said railroad line which reaches from Rolla to Lebanon be repaired, extended, and completed, so as to...
I recommend that the thanks of Congress be given to the following officers of the United States Navy
A letter of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs of the 10th instant is also Transmitted, suggesting amendments to the tre...
Ordered, That Major-General Henry W. Halleck be assigned to command the whole land forces of the United States as Genera...
To the Senate of the United States: I transmit to the Senate, for its constitutional action thereon, a treaty negotiated...
The public safety does require that the railroad line called and known as the Southwest Branch of the Pacific Railroad i...
What amount of force have you now?
What is likely to be your condition as to health in this camp?
Is the army secure in its present position?
