Abraham Lincoln actually said...

This correspondence may be considered as a sequel to that previously communicated to Congress relating to the same subject.

I transmit to the Senate, for its constitutional action thereon, a treaty concluded on the 15th November, 1861, between William W. Ross, age...

As it appears that no naval vessel can be spared for the purpose, I recommend that authority be given to charter a suitable merchant vessel.

I transmit herewith, for the constitutional action of the Senate, articles of agreement and convention concluded at Niobrara, Nebraska Terri...