Message to Congress
07/16/1862
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To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan, is our duty.
the President directs that from and after this date the order above referred to requiring passports shall be modified, a...
Let nothing which is transpiring change, hinder, or delay your military movements or plans.
The expediency of sanctioning the acceptance of the gift is submitted to your consideration.