07/17/1868
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"I transmit to Congress a copy of the correspondence between the Secretary of State and Cornelius Vanderbilt, of New York, relative to the joint resolution of the 28th of January, 1864, upon the subjec..."
"It is manifest that it is due to emigration which is going on from that Territory into other regions within the United States, which either are in fact or are believed by the inhabitants of Colorado t..."
"The condition of the Union at the present moment is calculated to inspire caution in regard to the admission of new States."
"The expediency of authorizing other proceedings in case they should ultimately prove to be indispensable is submitted to your consideration."