12/02/1861
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"That all other forces, both land and naval, with their respective commanders, obey existing orders for the time and be ready to obey additional orders when duly given."
"Ordered, That the 22d day of February, 1862, be the day for a general movement of the land and naval forces of the United States against the insurgent forces;"
"It seems to be my duty now to solicit an early action of the Senate upon the subject."
"I recommend the appropriation of the amount of the award of the referee."