On the recordJune 21, 1860
This bill, which proposes to give him land at an almost nominal price out of the property of the Government, will go far to demoralize the people and repress this noble spirit of independence.
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Feb 22, 1861
I have to state that all the information within my possession or power on these subjects was communicated to the House by the Secretary of the Treasury on the 21st instant, and was prepared under the resolution above referred to and a resolution of the same date addressed to himself.
Feb 25, 1861
The dispatch of Mr. Dallas being in the original, its return to the Department of State is requested.
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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