Remarks in Response to a Serenade
03/02/1865
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I am against this.
I issued the proclamation on purpose to aid you in saving the Union.
That clearances issued by the Treasury Department for vessels or merchandise bound for the port of New Orleans for the military necessities ...
That vessels and domestic produce from New Orleans permitted by the military governor of Louisiana at New Orleans for the military purpose o...