On the recordMarch 25, 1862
I commend to the particular attention of Congress those parts of it which show that further legislation is desirable for the public welfare in that quarter.
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Feb 24, 1865
To the Senate of the United States:In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 23d instant, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of War, with the accompanying General Orders, No. 23, issued by Major-General Banks at New Orleans, February 3, 1864.
Feb 9, 1865
Say to the gentlemen I will meet them personally at Fortress Monroe as soon as I can get there.
Mar 13, 1865
Provost-marshals and marshals of the United States will arrest and commit to military custody all such offenders as shall disregard this order, whether they have passports or not, and they will be detained in such custody until the end of the war, or until discharged by subsequent orders of the President.
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