Political Quotes

I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of War, covering papers bearing on the arrest and imprisonment of Colonel Richard T. Jacobs, lieutenant-governor of the State of Kentucky, and Colonel Frank Wolford, one of the Presidential electors of that State, requested by resolution of the Senate dated December 20, 1864.

But there is a task yet before us---to go forward and consummate by the votes of the States that which Congress so nobly began yesterday.

Say to the gentlemen I will meet them personally at Fortress Monroe as soon as I can get there.

I recommend an appropriation to carry into effect the provisions thereof relative to the payment of the proportion of the United States toward the capitalization of the said dues.