First Inaugural Address
03/03/1861
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To the Senate of the United States:In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 23d instant, I transmit herewi...
Your having shown me Mr. Davis's letter to you of the 12th instant, you may say to him that I have constantly been, am n...
The expediency of any legislation upon the subject is submitted for your consideration.
Be pleased to signify this to the respective Houses of Congress.