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Second Inaugural Address

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Mar 7, 1865

In answer to the Senate's resolution of the 6th instant, requesting the return of a certain joint resolution, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State.

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Feb 27, 1865

I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

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Apr 10, 1865

I am considering, and shall not fail to act when satisfied that action will be proper.

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Mar 16, 1865

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.

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