This liberty-loving Nation is not, and never can be, forgetful of the immortal heroes of the Civil War.
For those who served as well as for those who fell at Gettysburg—now so peaceful and beautifully adorned with the highes...
Time only enhances the lasting value and demonstrates anew the true significance of these inspiring patriotic observance...
But the living principles of undertakings worthily accomplished, for an unselfish purpose, abide forever and guide us to...
No time could be more appropriate than the present to approach in a fitting spirit those sacred themes of the love of co...
I have determined to order that all ports or places in the Philippines which may be in the actual possession of our land...
This enlightened practice is, so far as possible, to be adhered to on the present occasion.
In order that there may be no conflict of authority between the army and the navy in the administration of affairs in th...
The destruction of the Spanish fleet at Manila, followed by the taking of the naval station at Cavite, the paroling of t...
The freedom of the people to pursue their accustomed occupations will he abridged only when it may be necessary to do so...
I will give instructions to the Secretary of the Treasury to make a report to me upon the subject of the revenues of the...
Private property, whether belonging to individuals or corporations, is to be respected, and can be confiscated only as h...
It is held to be the right to levy contributions upon the enemy in all places which may be in military possession by con...
You are therefore instructed to examine the existing Spanish laws in relation to duties and taxes.
It is my desire that the people of the Philippines should be acquainted with the purpose of the United States to dischar...
All public means of transportation, such as telegraph lines, cables, railways, and boats belonging to the state may be a...
You are instructed to confer with the Secretary of War in order that measures may be devised by which any conflict of au...
In the exercise of these high powers the commander must be guided by his judgment and his experience and a high sense of...
