Special Message
01/07/1861
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Nor is it known or believed that there are any claims against the Government of Venezuela having any connection with tha...
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...
It was wise to make a provision which would enable the President to avoid a total suspension of business in the interval...
The power to carry on the business of the Government by means of a provisional appointment when a vacancy occurs is expr...