First Annual Message
12/02/1861
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With malice toward none, with charity for all.
Fourth. That the naval forces at Charleston and their commander on that station be invited to participate in the ceremon...
The expediency of any legislation upon the subject is submitted for your consideration.
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...