Abraham Lincoln said...

The Provost-Marshal-General is ordered to make the draft in the respective districts as speedily as the same can be done...

In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 15th ultimo requesting information concerning an arrangement limi...

The Secretary of War shall assign to the said commissioners such aid and assistance as may be required for the performan...

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