In answer to the resolutions of the Senate of the 5th of January and 27th of February last, requesting information in regard to provisional governors of States, I transmit reports from the Secretary of State and the Secretary of War, to…

Honest conviction is my courage. The Constitution is my guide.

I was always punctual to my customers and did good work.

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 recommend that an appropriation be made by Congress toward providing for his compensation

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

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…

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents by which it was accompanied

The Union shall be perpetual

The employers desire in their workmen spirit and alacrity, and these can be permanently secured in no other way.

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 support to points where they can procure…

Sixth. That the Secretary of the Navy take possession of all public property belonging to the Navy Department within said geographical limits and put in operation all acts of Congress in relation to naval affairs having application to the…

I do hereby appoint William Marvin provisional governor of the State of Florida

Seventh. That the Secretary of the Interior put in force the laws relating to the Interior Department applicable to the geographical limits aforesaid

I did not consider the irregularities into which the surveyor-general had fallen as of sufficient magnitude to induce his dismissal from office at the time that the papers reached me