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Remarks in Response to a Serenade

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Apr 3, 1865

Now, therefore, in the name and by the authority of the President of the United States, I do hereby make known that a reward of $1,000 will be paid at this Department for the capture of each of such offenders, upon his conviction by a…

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Apr 11, 1865

If I were to try to read, much less answer, all the attacks made on me, this shop might as well be closed for any other business.

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Apr 10, 1865

I am considering, and shall not fail to act when satisfied that action will be proper.

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Apr 11, 1865

Important principles may and must be inflexible.

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