12/22/1863
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"The Army and Navy cooperate in an immediate effort to capture the enemy's batteries upon the Potomac between Washington and the Chesapeake Bay."
"Ordered, 1. That the major-general commanding the Army of the Potomac proceed forthwith to organize that part of the said army destined to enter upon active operations (including the reserve, but excl..."
"No change of the base of operations of the Army of the Potomac shall be made without leaving in and about Washington such a force as shall leave said city entirely secure."
"I transmit herewith, for the constitutional action of the Senate thereon, a treaty concluded at Paola, Kans., on the 18th day of August."