I shall not attempt to retract or modify the emancipation proclamation, nor shall I return to slavery any person who is free by the terms of that proclamation or by any of the acts of Congress.
Third Annual Message
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Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.
the President directs that from and after this date the order above referred to requiring passports shall be modified, and so much thereof as relates to persons entering this country from Canada shall be rescinded, saving and reserving the…
Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.
Let us strive to deserve, as far as mortals may, the continued favor of Almighty God.
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