On the recordNovember 30, 1862
Fellow-citizens, we can not escape history.
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But that proclamation falls far short of what the amendment will be when fully consummated.
I transmit herewith the letter of the Secretary of War, with accompanying report of the Adjutant-General, in reply to the resolution of the House of Representatives dated December 7, 1864.
The expediency of sanctioning the acceptance of the gift is submitted to your consideration.
I recommend an appropriation to carry into effect the provisions thereof relative to the payment of the proportion of the United States toward the capitalization of the said dues.