Jun 30, 1862
I most cordially recommend that Captain Andrew H. Foote, of the United States Navy, receive a vote of thanks of Congress for his eminent services
Abraham Lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. A member of the Republican Party, he is best known for leading the nation through the Civil War and for his efforts to abolish slavery, notably through the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. Lincoln's leadership during this tumultuous period helped to preserve the Union and set the stage for the eventual passage of the Thirteenth Amendment, which formally abolished slavery in the United States.
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Jun 30, 1862
I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America, do hereby declare and proclaim that the States of South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, and the State…
Jun 30, 1862
I trust that they may be enrolled without delay, so as to bring this unnecessary and injurious civil war to a speedy and satisfactory conclusion.
Jun 30, 1862
I suggest and recommend that the troops should be chiefly of infantry.
Jun 29, 1862
Thus reenforced our gallant Army will be enabled to realize the hopes and expectations of the Government and the people.
Jun 29, 1862
Rather than hazard the misapprehension of our military condition and of groundless alarm by a call for troops by proclamation, I have deemed it best to address you in this form.
Jun 29, 1862
To accomplish the object stated we require without delay 150,000 men, including those recently called for by the Secretary of War.
Jun 25, 1862
The command of the Army of Virginia is specially assigned to Major-General John Pope, as commanding general.
Jun 25, 1862
When the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Virginia shall be in position to communicate and directly co-operate at or before Richmond, the chief command, while so operating together, shall be governed, as in like cases, by the Rules and…
Jun 25, 1862
The forces under Major-Generals Fremont, Banks, and McDowell, including the troops now under Brigadier-General Sturgis at Washington, shall be consolidated and form one army, to be called the Army of Virginia.
Jun 25, 1862
The Army of Virginia shall operate in such manner as, while protecting western Virginia and the national capital from danger or insult, it shall in the speediest manner attack and overcome the rebel forces under Jackson and Ewell, threaten…
Jun 25, 1862
The accompanying treaty, made and concluded at the city of Washington on the 24th day of June, 1862.
Jun 22, 1862
Such an issue would answer all the beneficial purposes of the bill, would save a considerable amount to the Treasury in interest, would greatly facilitate payments to soldiers and other creditors of small sums, and would furnish to the…
Jun 22, 1862
Entertaining these objections to the bill, I feel myself constrained to withhold from it my approval and return it for the further consideration and action of Congress.
Jun 22, 1862
The action of the Senate is of course conclusive against an acceptance of the treaties on my part.
Jun 22, 1862
I shall cheerfully receive and consider with the highest respect any further advice the Senate may think proper to give upon the subject.
Jun 22, 1862
During the existing war it is peculiarly the duty of the National Government to secure to the people a sound circulating medium.
Jun 22, 1862
I have, nevertheless, thought it just to our excellent minister in Mexico and respectful to the Government of that Republic to lay the treaties before the Senate.
Jun 22, 1862
The currency of the District, should this act become a law will certainly and greatly deteriorate, to the serious injury of honest trade and honest labor.
Jun 22, 1862
In my judgment it will be found impracticable in the present condition of the currency to make such a discrimination.
Jun 16, 1862
The resolution of the House of Representatives of the 9th instant, asking whether any legislation is necessary in order to give effect to the provisions of the act of April 16, 1862, providing for the reorganization of the Medical…
Jun 12, 1862
While I have not given nor have leisure to give the subject a careful examination, its great importance is obvious and unquestionable.
Jun 12, 1862
The large amount of valuable statistical information which is collated and presented in the memorial will greatly facilitate the mature consideration of the subject, which I respectfully ask for it at your hands.
Jun 11, 1862
To the Honorable House of Representatives:In obedience to the resolution of your honorable body of the 9th instant, requesting certain information in regard to the circuit court of the United States for the State of California, and the…
Jun 9, 1862
It is desirable that such legislation as may be necessary to carry the treaty into effect should be enacted as soon as may comport with the convenience of Congress.
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