Special Message
01/07/1861
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However strong may be my desire to enter into such an agreement, I am convinced that I do not possess the power.
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 19th instant, requesting a copy of correspondence between the Dep...
I confess I hail this movement on the part of Virginia with great satisfaction.
It affords me great satisfaction to perform this duty.