Abraham Lincoln said...

I herewith transmit to Congress a report, dated 1st instant, with the accompanying papers, received from the Secretary o...

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

Now, in order to determine all controversies in respect thereto and to avoid any delay in filling up the armies, it is o...

I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, have considered it to be my duty to issue this my proclamation, decl...