First Annual Message
12/02/1861
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I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, have considered it to be my duty to issue this my proclamation, decl...
The expediency of sanctioning the acceptance of the gift is submitted to your consideration.
The expediency of any legislation on the subject is submitted for your consideration.
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 13th ultimo, requesting information upon the present condition of...