Abraham Lincoln said...

while I can not order as within requested, allow me to say that it is my wish for you to relieve the people from all bur...

He disclaims all right of the Executive to interfere in any way in the matter of canvassing or counting electoral votes.

I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, have considered it to be my duty to issue this my proclamation, decl...

By no other result can the six thousand men be obtained from the two States, and, at the same time deal justly and keep ...