Abraham Lincoln said...

Say to the gentlemen I will meet them personally at Fortress Monroe as soon as I can get there.

The expediency of sanctioning the acceptance of the gift is submitted to your consideration.

the object of the war being to restore and maintain the blessings of peace and good government, I desire you to help, an...

The Department buildings will be illuminated on the night of Washington's birthday, in honor of the recent triumphs of t...