Abraham Lincoln said...

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

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

He disclaims all right of the Executive to interfere in any way in the matter of canvassing or counting electoral votes.

And this result, so far from being bad faith to Vermont, is indispensable to keeping good faith with New Hampshire.