09/14/1863
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"To the Senate of the United States: I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents, in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 30th ultimo."
"In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the United States of yesterday, requesting information in regard to the death of General Ward, a citizen of the United States in the military service..."
"This amendment is considered desirable, as there are believed to be other claims proper for the consideration of the commission which are not among those specified in the original article."
"It may be proper to state that the number of captains authorized by the second section of the act of 16th July, 1862, is now full."