Abraham Lincoln
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. V (Chap. 4.107)
Message To The House Of Representatives

TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 22d instant; requesting a copy of the correspondence between this, government and foreign powers with reference to maritime right, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State.

A. LINCOLN.
WASHINGTON, July 25, 1861