Abraham Lincoln actually said...

Now, therefore, in the name and by the authority of the President of the United States, I do hereby make known that a reward of $1,000 will ...

Whereas for some time past evil-disposed persons have crossed the borders of the United States or entered their ports by sea from countries ...

Ordered, first. That at the hour of noon on the 14th day of April, 1865, Brevet Major-General Anderson will raise and plant upon the ruins o...

Fourth. That the naval forces at Charleston and their commander on that station be invited to participate in the ceremonies of the occasion.