A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1789-1897, Том 6authority of Congress, 1899 |
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... convention met in Chicago , Mr. Lincoln was nominated for the Presidency , on the third ballot , over William H. Seward , who was his principal competitor . Was elected on November 6 , receiving 180 electoral votes to 72 for John C ...
... convention met in Chicago , Mr. Lincoln was nominated for the Presidency , on the third ballot , over William H. Seward , who was his principal competitor . Was elected on November 6 , receiving 180 electoral votes to 72 for John C ...
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... convention mode seems preferable , in that it allows amendments to originate with the people themselves , instead of only permitting them to take or reject proposi- tions originated by others , not especially chosen for the purpose ...
... convention mode seems preferable , in that it allows amendments to originate with the people themselves , instead of only permitting them to take or reject proposi- tions originated by others , not especially chosen for the purpose ...
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... convention elected by the people of that State to consider this very question of disrupting the Federal Union was in session at the capital of Virginia when Fort Sumter fell . To this body the people had chosen a large majority of ...
... convention elected by the people of that State to consider this very question of disrupting the Federal Union was in session at the capital of Virginia when Fort Sumter fell . To this body the people had chosen a large majority of ...
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... convention , * with accom- panying papers . ABRAHAM LINCOLN . * With confederated tribes of Arapahoe and Cheyenne Indians of the Upper Arkansas River . M P - VOL VT - 3 To the Senate of the United States : JULY 30 Abraham Lincoln 33.
... convention , * with accom- panying papers . ABRAHAM LINCOLN . * With confederated tribes of Arapahoe and Cheyenne Indians of the Upper Arkansas River . M P - VOL VT - 3 To the Senate of the United States : JULY 30 Abraham Lincoln 33.
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... convention of that State , proposes to the Government of the United States that he will raise a military force , to serve within the State as State militia during the war there , to cooperate with the troops in the service of the United ...
... convention of that State , proposes to the Government of the United States that he will raise a military force , to serve within the State as State militia during the war there , to cooperate with the troops in the service of the United ...
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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 caused the seal citizens city of Washington civil command Commissioner communication convention copy courts December declared Department District duty election entitled An act EXECUTIVE MANSION exercise February February 21 Federal force Government governor Grant hand and caused hereby hereunto set House of Representatives impeachment Indians instant insurrection issued January July June labor 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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