Special Message
12/13/1861
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In answer to the Senate's resolution of the 6th instant, requesting the return of a certain joint resolution, I transmit...
Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.
To the Senate of the United States:In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 23d instant, I transmit herewi...
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...