Executive Order
08/07/1862
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By no other result can the six thousand men be obtained from the two States, and, at the same time deal justly and keep ...
In order to supply the aforesaid deficiency and to provide for casualties in the military and naval service of the Unite...
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 15th ultimo requesting information concerning an arrangement limi...
He thought this measure was a very fitting if not an indispensable adjunct to the winding up of the great difficulty.