02/25/1861
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"I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents, in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 7th of January last."
"I would ere this have recommended to Congress the passage of a joint resolution to restore him to his former rank."
"I found the greatest difficulty in deciding what should be considered as 'moral fitness' for the Navy."
"The report from the Secretary of State is not in strictness embraced by the terms of the resolution, but I deem it advisable to communicate to the House the information therein contained."