On the recordJanuary 27, 1861
It is my duty at all times to defend and protect the public property within the seceding States so far as this may be practicable.
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Jan 7, 1861
I therefore appeal through you to the people of the country to declare in their might that the Union must and shall be preserved by all constitutional means.
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