Special Message
12/19/1858
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I therefore recommend the reconsideration of the subject.
Governments may be, and doubtless often have been, wrong in going to war to enforce claims.
The practice of making such appointments, whether in a vacation or during the session of Congress, has been constantly f...
My opinion remains unchanged that justice as well as sound policy requires us still to seek a peaceful solution of the q...