Special Message
01/12/1859
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To the House of Representatives: I herewith transmit to the House of Representatives a communication from the Secretary ...
After due deliberation, Congress, on the 2d of June, 1858, authorized the President 'to adopt such measures and use such...
I return with my objections to the House, in which it originated.
It is my duty at all times to defend and protect the public property within the seceding States so far as this may be pr...