Letter to H. L. Phillips
12/31/1863
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Now, in order to determine all controversies in respect thereto and to avoid any delay in filling up the armies, it is o...
He disclaims all right of the Executive to interfere in any way in the matter of canvassing or counting electoral votes.
With deep gratitude to my countrymen for this mark of their confidence; with a distrust of my own ability to perform the...
Say to the gentlemen I will meet them personally at Fortress Monroe as soon as I can get there.