Message to Congress
07/16/1862
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With malice toward none, with charity for all.
Be pleased to signify this to the respective Houses of Congress.
Let us strive to deserve, as far as mortals may, the continued favor of Almighty God.
With deep gratitude to my countrymen for this mark of their confidence; with a distrust of my own ability to perform the...