Letter to William H. Herndon
03/05/1864
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He wished the reunion of all the States perfected and so effected as to remove all causes of disturbance in the future;
My reason for so doing is that I am informed that this joint resolution was prepared during the last moments of the last...
Now, in order to determine all controversies in respect thereto and to avoid any delay in filling up the armies, it is o...
He disclaims all right of the Executive to interfere in any way in the matter of canvassing or counting electoral votes.