Abraham Lincoln said...

I transmit herewith the letter of the Secretary of War, with accompanying report of the Adjutant-General, in reply to th...

But that proclamation falls far short of what the amendment will be when fully consummated.

I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America, in accordance with the recommendation of the Secretary of...

It is expected, however, that no immigrant passenger coming in manner aforesaid will be obstructed, or any other persons...