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Jan 8, 1865

In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 15th ultimo requesting information concerning an arrangement limiting the naval armament on the Lakes, I transmit a report of this date from the Secretary of State, to whom the…

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Feb 12, 1865

while I can not order as within requested, allow me to say that it is my wish for you to relieve the people from all burdens, harassments and oppressions so far as is possible consistently with your military necessities;

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Feb 7, 1865

And this result, so far from being bad faith to Vermont, is indispensable to keeping good faith with New Hampshire.

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Jan 19, 1865

Ordered, That no clearances for the exportation of hay from the United States be granted until further orders, unless the same shall have been placed on shipboard before the publication hereof.

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