Abraham Lincoln actually said...

I am ready to say now, I think it is proper for our military commanders to employ as laborers as many persons of African descent as can be u...

For the reasons stated, I return the bill to the House, in which it originated.

Please inform the Senate that I shall be obliged if they will postpone the adjournment at least one day beyond the time which I understand t...

Herewith is a draft of a bill to compensate any State which may abolish slavery within its limits, the passage of which substantially as pre...