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Whereas an extraordinary occasion has occurred rendering it necessary and proper that the Senate of the United States shall be convened to receive and act upon such communications as have been or may be made to it on the part of the Executive

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Proclamation—Convening a Special Session of the Senate

06/13/1858

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