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[1] New York Tribune, September 29, 1862. Following the conference of governors at Altoona, Pennsylvania, a group of eleven or twelve governors repaired to Washington for an interview with the president. An address prepared by Governor John A. Andrew and concurred in by the other governors is summarized by the National Intelligencer, September 27, 1862, as follows:
``The address expresses, first, a cordial personal and official respect for the President.
``Second, a determination, under all circumstances, to support and maintain his constitutional authority, speaking for themselves and people of their respective States.
``Third, pledges their aid in all measures to bring the war to an early termination, and that it should be prosecuted to ultimate victory, unless all rebels voluntarily return to their constitutional duty and obedience.
``Fourth, congratulates the President upon his proclamation, believing it will do good as a measure of justice and sound policy.
``Fifth, concludes with a reference to those who have fought our battles.''
After the formal proceedings, ``an informal conversation followed, lasting for two or three hours, running over a great many topics, in which the greatest harmony prevailed among all those in attendance'' (Tribune, September 29, 1862).