Abraham Lincoln said...

I transmit herewith the letter of the Secretary of War, with accompanying report of the Adjutant-General, in reply to th...

But that proclamation falls far short of what the amendment will be when fully consummated.

The expediency of sanctioning the acceptance of the gift is submitted to your consideration.

Now, in order to determine all controversies in respect thereto and to avoid any delay in filling up the armies, it is o...