Abraham Lincoln said...

I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, have considered it to be my duty to issue this my proclamation, decl...

To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan, is our duty.

Let nothing which is transpiring change, hinder, or delay your military movements or plans.

the President directs that from and after this date the order above referred to requiring passports shall be modified, a...