First Annual Message
12/02/1861
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I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, have considered it to be my duty to issue this my proclamation, decl...
Be pleased to signify this to the respective Houses of Congress.
Your having shown me Mr. Davis's letter to you of the 12th instant, you may say to him that I have constantly been, am n...
Let us strive to deserve, as far as mortals may, the continued favor of Almighty God.