Abraham Lincoln: Complete Works, Comprising His Speeches, Letters, State Papers, and Miscellaneous Writings, Volume 2Century Company, 1894 - United States |
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... authority ; but surely that difference is not a very material one . If the slave is to be surren- dered , it can be of but little consequence to him or to others by which authority it is done . And should any one in any case be content ...
... authority ; but surely that difference is not a very material one . If the slave is to be surren- dered , it can be of but little consequence to him or to others by which authority it is done . And should any one in any case be content ...
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... authority of the United States , are insurrectionary or revolutionary , according to circum- stances . I therefore consider that , in view of the Constitution and the laws , the Union is unbroken ; and to the extent of my ability I ...
... authority of the United States , are insurrectionary or revolutionary , according to circum- stances . I therefore consider that , in view of the Constitution and the laws , the Union is unbroken ; and to the extent of my ability I ...
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... authority of the people over the whole subject , to be exer- cised in either of the modes prescribed in the instrument itself ; and I should , under existing circumstances , favor rather than op- pose a fair opportunity being afforded ...
... authority of the people over the whole subject , to be exer- cised in either of the modes prescribed in the instrument itself ; and I should , under existing circumstances , favor rather than op- pose a fair opportunity being afforded ...
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... authority and sovereignty . I would so continue to hold it as long as it can be done without involving some danger or evil greater than the advantage of continued possession . The highest military authority tells us that without ...
... authority and sovereignty . I would so continue to hold it as long as it can be done without involving some danger or evil greater than the advantage of continued possession . The highest military authority tells us that without ...
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... authority without overruling considerations of public policy . Major Anderson , in his report of the 28th ultimo , says : " I confess that I would not be willing to risk my reputation on an attempt to throw rein- forcements into this ...
... authority without overruling considerations of public policy . Major Anderson , in his report of the 28th ultimo , says : " I confess that I would not be willing to risk my reputation on an attempt to throw rein- forcements into this ...
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN act of Congress April army August authority believe BURNSIDE citizens City Point command Constitution copy dear Sir December DEPARTMENT despatch draft duty election emancipation enemy EXECUTIVE MANSION February February 27 force Fort Monroe Fort Sumter Frémont G. B. MCCLELLAN give H. W. HALLECK hereby honor House of Representatives January January 24 July July 13 June Kentucky labor letter LIEUTENANT-GENERAL GRANT Louisiana loyal MAJOR-GENERAL MCCLELLAN March March 18 ment MESSAGE military Missouri naval navy November obedient servant October officers P. M. MAJOR-GENERAL persons ports Potomac present President proclamation question rebel rebellion received resolution Richmond ROSECRANS Secretary of War SECRETARY STANTON Senate and House September September 12 September 24 SEWARD slavery slaves soldiers Sumter TELEGRAM telegraph Tennessee thereof tion to-day transmit Treasury troops truly U. S. GRANT Union United Virginia WAR DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON wish yesterday