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Abraham Lincoln
@abrahamlincoln· Republican · IL· Oct 11, 1864

The Japanese Government having caused the construction at New York of a vessel of war called the Fusigama, and application having been made for the clearance of the same, in order that it may proceed to Japan, it is ordered, in view of the…

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Abraham Lincoln
@abrahamlincoln· Republican · IL· Sep 30, 1864

On all occasions and in every service to which they were assigned their duty as patriotic volunteers was performed with alacrity and courage, for which they are entitled to and are hereby tendered the national thanks through the governors…

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Abraham Lincoln
@abrahamlincoln· Republican · IL· Sep 30, 1864

It was their good fortune to render efficient service in the brilliant operations in the Southwest and to contribute to the victories of the national arms over the rebel forces in Georgia under command of Johnston and Hood.

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Abraham Lincoln
@abrahamlincoln· Republican · IL· Sep 23, 1864

Generals commanding military districts and commandants of military posts and detachments, and officers commanding fleets, flotillas, and gunboats, will give safe conduct to persons and products, merchandise, and other articles duly…

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Abraham Lincoln
@abrahamlincoln· Republican · IL· Sep 23, 1864

Congress having authorized the purchase for the United States of the product of States declared in insurrection, and the Secretary of the Treasury having designated New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, Pensacola, Port Royal, Beaufort, N. C…

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Abraham Lincoln
@abrahamlincoln· Republican · IL· Sep 23, 1864

All persons, except such as may be in the civil, military, or naval service of the Government, having in their possession any products of States declared in insurrection which said agents are authorized to purchase, and all persons owning…

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Abraham Lincoln
@abrahamlincoln· Republican · IL· Sep 23, 1864

Any person having the certificate of a purchasing agent, as prescribed by Treasury Regulations, VIII, is authorized to pass, with the necessary means of transportation, to the points named in said certificate, and to return therefrom with…

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Abraham Lincoln
@abrahamlincoln· Republican · IL· Sep 9, 1864

The Secretary of War is directed to transmit a copy of this order to the governor of Ohio and to cause a certificate of their honorable service to be delivered to the officers and soldiers of the Ohio National Guard who recently served in…

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Abraham Lincoln
@abrahamlincoln· Republican · IL· Sep 9, 1864

The term of one hundred days for which the National Guard of Ohio volunteered having expired, the President directs an official acknowledgment to be made of their patriotic and valuable services during the recent campaigns.

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Abraham Lincoln
@abrahamlincoln· Republican · IL· Sep 2, 1864

The national thanks are tendered by the President to Major-General William T. Sherman and the gallant officers and soldiers of his command before Atlanta for the distinguished ability, courage, and perseverance displayed in the campaign in…

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Abraham Lincoln
@abrahamlincoln· Republican · IL· Sep 2, 1864

It is therefore requested that on next Sunday, in all places of public worship in the United States, thanksgiving be offered to Him for His mercy in preserving our national existence against the insurgent rebels.

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Abraham Lincoln
@abrahamlincoln· Republican · IL· Sep 2, 1864

also to Admiral Farragut and Major-General Granger, under whose immediate command they were conducted, and to the gallant commanders on sea and land, and to the sailors and soldiers engaged in the operations, for their energy and courage…

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Abraham Lincoln
@abrahamlincoln· Republican · IL· Sep 2, 1864

The Secretary of War and Secretary of the Navy will issue the necessary directions in their respective Departments for the execution of this order.

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Abraham Lincoln
@abrahamlincoln· Republican · IL· Sep 2, 1864

The marches, battles, sieges, and other military operations that have signalized this campaign must render it famous in the annals of war, and have entitled those who have participated therein to the applause and thanks of the nation.

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Abraham Lincoln
@abrahamlincoln· Republican · IL· Sep 2, 1864

The national thanks are tendered by the President to Admiral Farragut and Major-General Canby for the skill and harmony with which the recent operations in Mobile Harbor and against Fort Powell, Fort Gaines, and Fort Morgan were planned…

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Abraham Lincoln
@abrahamlincoln· Republican · IL· Aug 30, 1864

Any person or persons engaged in bringing out cotton, in strict conformity with authority given by W. P. Fessenden, Secretary of the United States Treasury, must not be hindered by the War, Navy, or any other Department of the Government…

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