Abraham Lincoln said...

while I can not order as within requested, allow me to say that it is my wish for you to relieve the people from all bur...

Let nothing which is transpiring change, hinder, or delay your military movements or plans.

of which all who shall at that time be entitled to act as members of that body are hereby required to take notice

But that proclamation falls far short of what the amendment will be when fully consummated.