02/18/1863
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"I propose that you constantly bear in mind that the support you owe to the brave officers and soldiers in the field is of the very first importance."
"I have the honor to submit, for the consideration of Congress a letter and inclosure from the Secretary of War, with my concurrence in the recommendation therein made."
"To the Senate of the United States: I transmit to the Senate, in answer to their resolution of the 28th instant, a report* from the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents."
"In reply to a resolution of the Senate of the 25th instant, relating to Mexican affairs, I transmit a partial report from the Secretary of State of this date, with the papers therein mentioned."