The portion of the said railroad line which reaches from Rolla to Lebanon be repaired, extended, and completed, so as to be made available for the military uses of the Government, as speedily as may be.
Executive Order—Concerning the Southwest Branch of the Pacific Railroad
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Second. That the flag, when raised, be saluted by one hundred guns from Fort Sumter and by a national salute from every fort and rebel battery that fired upon Fort Sumter.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
In answer to the Senate's resolution of the 6th instant, requesting the return of a certain joint resolution, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State.
Let us strive to deserve, as far as mortals may, the continued favor of Almighty God.
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