Special Message
02/07/1865
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The expediency of any legislation on the subject is submitted for your consideration.
By no other result can the six thousand men be obtained from the two States, and, at the same time deal justly and keep ...
It is impossible to concede what Vermont asks without coming out short of three hundred thousand men, or making other lo...
He disclaims all right of the Executive to interfere in any way in the matter of canvassing or counting electoral votes.