Executive Order
07/24/1863
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In answer to the Senate's resolution of the 6th instant, requesting the return of a certain joint resolution, I transmit...
Now, therefore, be it known that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do issue this my proclamation, as r...
Say to the gentlemen I will meet them personally at Fortress Monroe as soon as I can get there.
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...