Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"Its observance will be strictly enforced by all officers, civil, military, and naval in the service of the United States, and the State and municipal authorities are requested to aid in its execution."

"It is expected, however, that no immigrant passenger coming in manner aforesaid will be obstructed, or any other persons who may set out on their way hither before intelligence of this regulation coul..."

"To the Senate of the United States: I transmit to the Senate, for consideration with a view to ratification, a treaty of friendship, commerce, and navigation between the United States of America and t..."

"The Secretary of War shall assign to the said commissioners such aid and assistance as may be required for the performance of their duties, and make such just and reasonable allowances and compensatio..."