On the recordNovember 14, 1862
The discipline and character of the national forces should not suffer nor the cause they defend be imperiled by the profanation of the day or name of the Most High.
Source
presidency.ucsb.eduEditor's note · Context
Executive Order—General Order Respecting the Observance of the Sabbath Day in the Army and Navy
Share & report
More from Abraham Lincoln
Dec 9, 1864
The Secretary of War shall assign to the said commissioners such aid and assistance as may be required for the performance of their duties, and make such just and reasonable allowances and compensation for the said commissioners and for…
Feb 7, 1865
The expediency of sanctioning the acceptance of the gift is submitted to your consideration.
Dec 18, 1864
In order to supply the aforesaid deficiency and to provide for casualties in the military and naval service of the United States, do issue this my call for three hundred thousand (300,000) volunteers to serve for one, two, or three years.
Dec 12, 1864
To the Senate of the United States: I transmit to the Senate, for consideration with a view to ratification, a treaty of friendship, commerce, and navigation between the United States of America and the Republic of Honduras, signed by…
Other voices in this conversation
