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.
Executive Order—Tendering Thanks to Major-General William T. Sherman
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But that proclamation falls far short of what the amendment will be when fully consummated.
The Provost-Marshal-General is ordered to make the draft in the respective districts as speedily as the same can be done after the 15th of this month.
It is impossible to concede what Vermont asks without coming out short of three hundred thousand men, or making other localities pay for the partiality shown her.
The expediency of any legislation on the subject is submitted for your consideration.
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