Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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February 19, 1862

By the President of the United States.

A Proclamation.

It is recommended to the People of the United States that they assemble in their customary places of meeting for public solemnities on the twenty---second day of February instant, and celebrate the anniversary of the birth of the Father of His Country by causing to be read to them his immortal Farewell address.

[ L.S.]

Given under my hand and the seal of the United States at Washington, the nineteenth day of February, [L.S.] in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty---two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the eighty---sixth.

By the President: ABRAHAM LINCOLN

WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Secretary of State.