Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"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..."