Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"The nomination is gratefully accepted, as the resolutions of the convention, called the platform, are heartily approved."

"I herewith lay before the Senate, for its constitutional action thereon, a treaty made and concluded at the city of Washington on the 11th day of June, 1864."

"I herewith communicate to the Senate, for its constitutional action thereon, the articles of agreement and convention made and concluded at the city of Washington on the 15th instant between the Unite..."

"I transmit a copy of a dispatch of the 10th instant to the Secretary of State from the acting consul of the United States at Havana."