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Message to Congress on Affairs in Utah

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Jan 14, 1861

It must be allowed that these precedents, so numerous and so long continued, are entitled to great respect, since we can scarcely suppose that the wise and eminent men by whom they were made could have been mistaken on a point which was brought to their attention so often.

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Jan 29, 1861

Nor is it known or believed that there are any claims against the Government of Venezuela having any connection with that island other than those provided for in this convention.

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Dec 2, 1860

The day of evil may never come unless we shall rashly bring it upon ourselves.

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