You are directed to have a transport sent to the colored colony established by the United States at the island of Vache, on the coast of San Domingo, to bring back to this country ...
Ordered, That a draft for 500,000 men, to serve for three years or during the war, be made on the 10th day of March next...
I communicate to the Senate herewith for its constitutional action thereon, the articles of agreement and convention mad...
I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, in answer to the resolution of the Senate respecting the corre...
I further declare and order that all property brought in for sale, in good faith, and actually sold in pursuance of said...
I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States having seen and considered the additional regulations of trade prescr...
These papers are submitted to the consideration of the Senate with a view to their advice and consent being given to the...
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of yesterday, respecting the recent destruction by fire of the Church of...
I transmit for your consideration copies of the letters and report.
While it appears by the letter that no reimbursement of expenses or compensation was promised him, I submit whether reas...
Approved January 15, 1864.