Abraham Lincoln said...

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

I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of War, which, with my permission, has been delayed until the present ti...

He disclaims all right of the Executive to interfere in any way in the matter of canvassing or counting electoral votes.

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