02/02/1868
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"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."
"I transmit herewith reports from the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of War, and the Attorney-General, together with a copy of the amnesty proclamation of the 29th of ..."