Special Message
02/03/1863
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The expediency of sanctioning the acceptance of the gift is submitted to your consideration.
Ordered, That no clearances for the exportation of hay from the United States be granted until further orders, unless th...
The expediency of any legislation upon the subject is submitted for your consideration.
But that proclamation falls far short of what the amendment will be when fully consummated.