Abraham Lincoln actually said...

It is due to Mr. Cameron to say that although he fully approved the proceedings they were not moved nor suggested by himself.

By virtue of the authority vested by act of Congress, the President takes military possession of all the railroads in the United States from...

To the House of Representatives: I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, in answer to the resolution of the House of Representative...

In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 20th instant, requesting information in regard to the indemnity obt...