Special Message
04/21/1868
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In further answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 25th of November, 1867, calling for informati...
My order to you had only reference to orders 'assumed to be issued by the direction of the President.'
Copies of the letters which they have addressed to me upon the subject are accordingly herewith inclosed.
For the purpose of regulating the citizenship of those persons who emigrate from the Confederation to this country and f...