Political Quotes

I have to state that all the information within my possession or power on these subjects was communicated to the House by the Secretary of the Treasury on the 21st instant, and was prepared under the resolution above referred to and a…

I feel quite confident that Congress will bestow upon these resolutions the careful consideration to which they are eminently entitled.

It affords me great satisfaction to perform this duty.

It is my duty at all times to defend and protect the public property within the seceding States so far as this may be practicable.