Abraham Lincoln said...

Now, therefore, be it known that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do issue this my proclamation, as r...

Fourth. That the naval forces at Charleston and their commander on that station be invited to participate in the ceremon...

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...

of your military necessities you must judge and execute, but please do so in the spirit and with the purpose above indic...