Political Quotes

Now, therefore, be it known that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim and direct that all persons detected in that nefarious traffic shall be arrested and tried by court-martial at the nearest…

Third. That suitable ceremonies be had upon the occasion, under the direction of Major-General William T. Sherman, whose military operations compelled the rebels to evacuate Charleston, or, in his absence, under the charge of Major-General…

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

Fourth. That the naval forces at Charleston and their commander on that station be invited to participate in the ceremonies of the occasion.