We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.
The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take in...
In consideration of the peculiar circumstances and pursuant to the comity deemed to be due to friendly powers, any tobac...
In issuing this proclamation I address myself not only to the governors of the several States, but also to the good and ...
I further proclaim that if any State shall fail to raise the quota assigned to it by the War Department under this call,...
I further proclaim that all volunteers thus called out and duly enlisted shall receive advance pay, premium, and bounty,...
I further proclaim that nothing in this proclamation shall interfere with existing orders, or those which may be issued,...
I further proclaim that all volunteers received under this call, as well as all others not heretofore credited, shall be...
It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged, as with one he...
And I recommend to them that while offering up the ascriptions justly due to Him for such singular deliverances and bles...