First Annual Message
12/02/1861
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To the Senate of the United States:In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 23d instant, I transmit herewi...
of which all who shall at that time be entitled to act as members of that body are hereby required to take notice
Let us strive to deserve, as far as mortals may, the continued favor of Almighty God.
By no other result can the six thousand men be obtained from the two States, and, at the same time deal justly and keep ...