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On the recordFebruary 9, 1863
In answer to the resolution of the Senate of yesterday, requesting information touching the visit of Mr. Mercier to Richmond in April last, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, to whom the resolution was referred.
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Abraham Lincoln
Republican · Illinois

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