A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1789-1897, Volume 6authority of Congress, 1897 |
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... legislation . At the beginning of the present Presidential term , four months ago , the functions of the Federal Government were found to be generally sus- pended within the several States of South Carolina , Georgia , Alabama ...
... legislation . At the beginning of the present Presidential term , four months ago , the functions of the Federal Government were found to be generally sus- pended within the several States of South Carolina , Georgia , Alabama ...
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... legislation upon the subject , and , if any , what , is sub- mitted entirely to the better judgment of Congress . The forbearance of this Government had been so extraordinary and so long continued as to lead some foreign nations to ...
... legislation upon the subject , and , if any , what , is sub- mitted entirely to the better judgment of Congress . The forbearance of this Government had been so extraordinary and so long continued as to lead some foreign nations to ...
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... legislation to give it legal sanction and the hand of the Executive to give it practical shape and efficiency . One of the greatest perplexities of the Government is to avoid receiving troops faster than it can provide for them . In a ...
... legislation to give it legal sanction and the hand of the Executive to give it practical shape and efficiency . One of the greatest perplexities of the Government is to avoid receiving troops faster than it can provide for them . In a ...
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... legislation by Con- gress at this session as may be necessary for that purpose . To the Senate of the United States : ABRAHAM LINCOLN . WASHINGTON , July 19 , 1861 . I transmit to the Senate , for its advice with a view to a formal exe ...
... legislation by Con- gress at this session as may be necessary for that purpose . To the Senate of the United States : ABRAHAM LINCOLN . WASHINGTON , July 19 , 1861 . I transmit to the Senate , for its advice with a view to a formal exe ...
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United States. President. advisable for the objects proposed . Such legislation is recommended as may be necessary to enable the Executive to provide for a commissioner on behalf of the United States . To the House of Representatives ...
United States. President. advisable for the objects proposed . Such legislation is recommended as may be necessary to enable the Executive to provide for a commissioner on behalf of the United States . To the House of Representatives ...
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN accompanying act of Congress ad interim Adjutant-General aforesaid amendment America ANDREW JOHNSON answer appointed approved April Army authority bill Brevet Carolina caused the seal citizens city of Washington civil command Commissioner communication convention copy courts December declared Department Department of War District duty election entitled An act EXECUTIVE MANSION exercise February Federal force Government governor Grant hand and caused hereby hereunto set House of Representatives impeachment Indians instant insurrection January July June land legislation Lorenzo Thomas loyal Major-General March ment military naval Navy oath peace persons ports present President proclamation purpose rebel rebellion received relation requesting resolution respect Secretary Secretary of War Senate Senate and House set my hand SEWARD South Carolina Stanton Territory thereof tion transmit a report transmit herewith Treasury treaty ultimo Union United vote War Department WASHINGTON Whereas WILLIAM H
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