Second Annual Message
11/30/1862
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To the Senate of the United States: In answer to the Senate's resolution of yesterday, requesting information in regard ...
Again the blessings of health and abundant harvests claim our profoundest gratitude to Almighty God.
It is expected, however, that no immigrant passenger coming in manner aforesaid will be obstructed, or any other persons...
He thought this measure was a very fitting if not an indispensable adjunct to the winding up of the great difficulty.