Abraham Lincoln said...

To the Senate of the United States: In answer to the Senate's resolution of yesterday, requesting information in regard ...

Now, in order to determine all controversies in respect thereto and to avoid any delay in filling up the armies, it is o...

In order to supply the aforesaid deficiency and to provide for casualties in the military and naval service of the Unite...

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