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Jan 31, 1865

He could not but congratulate all present, himself, the country and the whole world upon this great moral victory.

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Feb 12, 1865

while I can not order as within requested, allow me to say that it is my wish for you to relieve the people from all burdens, harassments and oppressions so far as is possible consistently with your military necessities;

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Mar 3, 1865

Let us strive to deserve, as far as mortals may, the continued favor of Almighty God.

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Feb 7, 1865

Complaint is made to me, by Vermont, that the assignment of her quota for the draft on the pending call is intrinsically unjust, and also in bad faith of the Government's promise to fairly allow credits for men previously furnished.

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