Executive Mansion, Washington, 6th. January, 1863.
The Secretary of State is directed not to countersign the within contract, or to affix the seal of the United States thereto, but to retain the instrument under advisement. ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
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The Secretary of State is directed not to countersign the within contract, or to affix the seal of the United States thereto, but to retain the instrument under advisement. ABRAHAM LINCOLN.