Message to Congress
07/16/1862
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The Department buildings will be illuminated on the night of Washington's birthday, in honor of the recent triumphs of t...
I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of War, which, with my permission, has been delayed until the present ti...
The Provost-Marshal-General is ordered to make the draft in the respective districts as speedily as the same can be done...
The expediency of sanctioning the acceptance of the gift is submitted to your consideration.