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Feb 7, 1865

By no other result can the six thousand men be obtained from the two States, and, at the same time deal justly and keep faith with both, and we do but confuse ourselves in questioning the process by which the right result is reached.

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Feb 20, 1865

The Department buildings will be illuminated on the night of Washington's birthday, in honor of the recent triumphs of the Union.

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Feb 16, 1865

of which all who shall at that time be entitled to act as members of that body are hereby required to take notice

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Feb 12, 1865

the object of the war being to restore and maintain the blessings of peace and good government, I desire you to help, and not hinder, every advance in that direction.

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