12/13/1863
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"To the tenth section I make no objection."
"Please inform the Senate that I shall be obliged if they will postpone the adjournment at least one day beyond the time which I understand to be now fixed for it."
"Herewith is a draft of a bill to compensate any State which may abolish slavery within its limits, the passage of which substantially as presented I respectfully and earnestly recommend."
"Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views and boldest action to bring a speedy relief."