Abraham Lincoln said...

I recommend an appropriation to carry into effect the provisions thereof relative to the payment of the proportion of th...

It is expected, however, that no immigrant passenger coming in manner aforesaid will be obstructed, or any other persons...

He disclaims all right of the Executive to interfere in any way in the matter of canvassing or counting electoral votes.

And this result, so far from being bad faith to Vermont, is indispensable to keeping good faith with New Hampshire.