Abraham Lincoln said...

I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of War, covering papers bearing on the arrest and imprisonment of...

while I can not order as within requested, allow me to say that it is my wish for you to relieve the people from all bur...

The expediency of sanctioning the acceptance of the gift is submitted to your consideration.

of which all who shall at that time be entitled to act as members of that body are hereby required to take notice