Letter to James C. Conkling
08/25/1863
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He disclaims all right of the Executive to interfere in any way in the matter of canvassing or counting electoral votes.
The expediency of any legislation upon the subject is submitted for your consideration.
Say to the gentlemen I will meet them personally at Fortress Monroe as soon as I can get there.
It winds the whole thing up.