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Feb 25, 1861

The dispatch of Mr. Dallas being in the original, its return to the Department of State is requested.

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Feb 11, 1861

After due deliberation, Congress, on the 2d of June, 1858, authorized the President 'to adopt such measures and use such force as in his judgment may be necessary and advisable' in the premises.

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Jan 14, 1861

It is manifest that if the power which this law gives had been withheld the public interest would frequently suffer very serious detriment.

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