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Abraham Lincoln: “In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 26th instant, I transmit herewith a report from the…”

On the recordFebruary 28, 1864
In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 26th instant, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of War, relative to the reenlistment of veteran volunteers.
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Abraham Lincoln
Republican · Illinois

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