Executive Order
02/12/1862
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He could not but congratulate all present, himself, the country and the whole world upon this great moral victory.
Said special commissioners shall also investigate and report upon any other matters that may hereafter be directed by th...
He disclaims all right of the Executive to interfere in any way in the matter of canvassing or counting electoral votes.
But there is a task yet before us---to go forward and consummate by the votes of the States that which Congress so nobly...