The Executive approval was given by me to the resolution mentioned, and it is now by a closer attention and a fuller knowledge of facts that I feel constrained to recommend a reconsideration of the subject.
Message to Congress Concerning Bounties for Veteran Volunteers
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If the end brings me out wrong, ten angels swearing I was right would make no difference.
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If the end brings me out all right, what is said against me won't amount to anything.
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