Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"To the Honorable House of Representatives:In obedience to the resolution of your honorable body of the 9th instant, requesting certain information in regard to the circuit court of the United States f..."

"It is desirable that such legislation as may be necessary to carry the treaty into effect should be enacted as soon as may comport with the convenience of Congress."

"I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of War, in answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 2d of June, in relation to the authority and action of the Hon. Edward Stanly, ..."

"In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 29th ultimo, adopted in executive session, requesting information in regard to the claims of citizens of the United States on Paraguay and the co..."