Veto Message
01/24/1861
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The amendment does not seem necessary to secure any right either of the United States or of any American citizen claimin...
Their letter to him urging this delay bears date January 15, and was the commencement of a correspondence.
The national flag has floated in glory over every sea.
A demand for these purposes will be made in a firm but conciliatory spirit.