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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[1] DS, DNA RG 233, Thirty-seventh Congress, Second Session, Original Executive Document No. 3. In reply to the House Resolution of July 31, 1861, requesting what ``legislation is necessary for the increase and extension of the trade and commerce of the United States with foreign countries,'' Seward reported that ``The Secretary of State. . . is not aware that any legislation of the character suggested could now be wisely adopted, beyond such as has been already recommended in the President's annual message. . . .''