Abraham Lincoln actually said...

I have not received any representative from the revolutionary Government, which has not yet been recognized, because such a proceeding would...

No definitive measure or proceeding has resulted from these communications.

I transmit for the consideration of Congress, and with a view to the adoption of such measures in relation to the subject of it as may be de...

It is now further ordered by the President,That the Attorney-General be charged with superintendence and direction of all proceedings to be ...