Remarks at a War Meeting
08/05/1862
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of your military necessities you must judge and execute, but please do so in the spirit and with the purpose above indic...
With malice toward none, with charity for all.
The expediency of any legislation upon the subject is submitted for your consideration.
Let us strive to deserve, as far as mortals may, the continued favor of Almighty God.