On the recordDecember 5, 1858
With my deep convictions of duty I could have pursued no other course.
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Second Annual Message to Congress on the State of the Union
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Jan 27, 1861
However strong may be my desire to enter into such an agreement, I am convinced that I do not possess the power.
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In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 19th instant, requesting a copy of correspondence between the Department of State and ministers of foreign powers at Washington in regard to foreign vessels in Charleston, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents by which it was accompanied.
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Their letter to him urging this delay bears date January 15, and was the commencement of a correspondence.
Jan 14, 1861
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