01/07/1861
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"I would ere this have recommended to Congress the passage of a joint resolution to restore him to his former rank."
"I found the greatest difficulty in deciding what should be considered as 'moral fitness' for the Navy."
"There is one nomination which I regret that I have not the power to present to the Senate."
"I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents, in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 7th of January last."