"That the heads of Departments, and especially the Secretaries of War and of the Navy, with all their subordinates, and the General in Chief, with all other commanders and subordinates of land and nava..."
"It seems to be my duty now to solicit an early action of the Senate upon the subject."
"I recommend the appropriation of the amount of the award of the referee."
"The courage that encountered and vanquished the greatly superior numbers of the rebel force, pursued and attacked them in their intrenchments, and paused not until the enemy was completely routed meri..."
"The purpose of this war is to attack, pursue, and destroy a rebellious enemy and to deliver the country from danger menaced by traitors."
"In the prompt and spirited movements and daring battle of Mill Springs the nation will realize its hopes, and the people of the United States will rejoice to honor every soldier and officer who proves..."
"He returns thanks to the gallant officers and soldiers who won that victory"
"Alacrity, daring, courageous spirit, and patriotic zeal on all occasions and under every circumstance are expected from the Army of the United States."
"This correspondence may be considered as a sequel to that previously communicated to Congress relating to the same subject."
"I transmit to the Senate, for its constitutional action thereon, a treaty concluded on the 15th November, 1861, between William W. Ross, agent on the part of the United States, and the chiefs and head..."
"As it appears that no naval vessel can be spared for the purpose, I recommend that authority be given to charter a suitable merchant vessel."
"I transmit herewith, for the constitutional action of the Senate, articles of agreement and convention concluded at Niobrara, Nebraska Territory, on the 14th day of November, 1860, between J. Shaw Gre..."