I intend no reproach or complaint when I assure you that, in my opinion, if you all had voted for the resolution in the gradual-emancipation message of last March, the war would now be substantially ended.
Message of Appeal to Border-State Representatives in Favor of Compensated Emancipation
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I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
the object of the war being to restore and maintain the blessings of peace and good government, I desire you to help, and not hinder, every advance in that direction.
of your military necessities you must judge and execute, but please do so in the spirit and with the purpose above indicated.
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