Second Inaugural Address
03/03/1865
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It is expected, however, that no immigrant passenger coming in manner aforesaid will be obstructed, or any other persons...
The Secretary of War shall assign to the said commissioners such aid and assistance as may be required for the performan...
I recommend an appropriation to carry into effect the provisions thereof relative to the payment of the proportion of th...
But that proclamation falls far short of what the amendment will be when fully consummated.