Executive Order
05/27/1862
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Fourth. That the naval forces at Charleston and their commander on that station be invited to participate in the ceremon...
Your having shown me Mr. Davis's letter to you of the 12th instant, you may say to him that I have constantly been, am n...
of your military necessities you must judge and execute, but please do so in the spirit and with the purpose above indic...
The expediency of any legislation upon the subject is submitted for your consideration.