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Letter to A. G. Hodges

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Feb 16, 1865

I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, have considered it to be my duty to issue this my proclamation, declaring that an extraordinary occasion requires the Senate of the United States to convene for the transaction of…

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Feb 16, 1865

of which all who shall at that time be entitled to act as members of that body are hereby required to take notice

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Feb 7, 1865

And this result, so far from being bad faith to Vermont, is indispensable to keeping good faith with New Hampshire.

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Mar 3, 1865

Let us strive to deserve, as far as mortals may, the continued favor of Almighty God.

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