Special Message
02/27/1865
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By no other result can the six thousand men be obtained from the two States, and, at the same time deal justly and keep ...
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 15th ultimo requesting information concerning an arrangement limi...
It is expected, however, that no immigrant passenger coming in manner aforesaid will be obstructed, or any other persons...
But there is a task yet before us---to go forward and consummate by the votes of the States that which Congress so nobly...