It can not be legally accepted by the executive government without the advice and consent of the Senate.
To the Senate of the United States: I transmit to the Senate, in answer to their resolution of the 25th ultimo, a report...
I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the papers accompanying it.
I transmit to the Senate, in answer to their resolution of the 26th ultimo, a report from the Secretary of State, with a...
How far the duty of the President 'to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution' requires him to go in opposing an ...
It is clear to my apprehension that the States lately in rebellion are still members of the National Union.
The great difference between the two races in physical, mental, and moral characteristics will prevent an amalgamation o...
On the contrary, candor compels me to declare that at this time there is no Union as our fathers understood the term, an...
To me the process of restoration seems perfectly plain and simple.
A trust artificially created, not for its own sake, but solely as a means of promoting the general welfare, its influenc...
Business in the South is paralyzed by a sense of general insecurity, by the terror of confiscation, and the dread of Neg...
The great interests of the country require immediate relief from these enactments.
The Union and the Constitution are inseparable.
Let the within recommendations of the Secretary of the Interior be carried into effect.
Especially let us remember that He has covered our land through all its extent with greatly needed and very abundant har...
Resting and refraining from secular labors on that day, let us reverently and devoutly give thanks to our Heavenly Fathe...
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
While thus rendering the unanimous and heartfelt tribute of national praise and thanksgiving which is so justly due to A...
