Abraham Lincoln said...

It is due to this officer to state that he was passed over in consequence of physical disability, this disability having...

By no other result can the six thousand men be obtained from the two States, and, at the same time deal justly and keep ...

The expediency of any legislation upon the subject is submitted for your consideration.

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