Abraham Lincoln said...

Say to the gentlemen I will meet them personally at Fortress Monroe as soon as I can get there.

He disclaims all right of the Executive to interfere in any way in the matter of canvassing or counting electoral votes.

I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, have considered it to be my duty to issue this my proclamation, decl...

the object of the war being to restore and maintain the blessings of peace and good government, I desire you to help, an...