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In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 10th. instant, requesting information on the subjects of mediation, arbitration, or other measures looking to the termination of the existing civil war, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents by which it was accompanied. ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Washington, 12th. Feby., 1863.
[1] DS, DNA RG 46, Senate 37A F3. Seward's report of February 12, enclosing copies of letters and extracts of letters which passed between the Department of State and various representatives of foreign powers relative to mediation, arbitration, and other proposals for ending the war, may be found in Thirty-seventh Congress, Third Session, Senate Executive Document No. 38.