On the recordDecember 2, 1861
I therefore recommend, as a military measure, that Congress provide for the construction of such road as speedily as possible.
Source
presidency.ucsb.eduEditor's note · Context
First Annual Message
Share & report
More from Abraham Lincoln
Feb 7, 1865
In his own view, however, the two Houses of Congress, convened under the twelfth article of the Constitution, have complete power to exclude from counting all electoral votes deemed by them to be illegal, and it is not competent for the…
Feb 8, 1865
With deep gratitude to my countrymen for this mark of their confidence; with a distrust of my own ability to perform the duty required under the most favorable circumstances, and now rendered doubly difficult by existing national perils…
Feb 9, 1865
Say to the gentlemen I will meet them personally at Fortress Monroe as soon as I can get there.
Feb 12, 1865
The expediency of any legislation upon the subject is submitted for your consideration.
Other voices in this conversation
