Special Message
12/30/1863
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Third. That suitable ceremonies be had upon the occasion, under the direction of Major-General William T. Sherman, whose...
the President directs that from and after this date the order above referred to requiring passports shall be modified, a...
Second. That the flag, when raised, be saluted by one hundred guns from Fort Sumter and by a national salute from every ...
The expediency of any legislation upon the subject is submitted for your consideration.