"I have examined with care the bill, which originated in the Senate and has been passed by the two Houses of Congress, to amend an act entitled 'An act to establish a bureau for the relief of freedmen and refugees,' and for other purposes."
"I have with that view nominated to the Senate an officer of the same grade with the one now accredited to the Republic of Hayti"
"I recommend that an appropriation be made by Congress toward providing for his compensation"
"In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 11th instant, requesting information in regard to a negotiation for the transit of United States troops in 1861 through Mexican territory"
"To the Senate: In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 11th instant, respecting the occupation by the French troops of the Republic of Mexico and the establishment of a monarchy there, ..."
"I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents by which it was accompanied"
"The employers desire in their workmen spirit and alacrity, and these can be permanently secured in no other way."
"The Union shall be perpetual"
"There must be confidence between the Government and the States, and while the Government confides in the people the people must have faith in the Government."
"The usurpation of such power will be treated as a grave military offense."
"That upon the requisition of the Commissioner or the assistant commissioners of the Bureau transportation be furnished such destitute refugees and freedmen as are dependent upon the Government for sup..."