Abraham Lincoln
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. V (Chap. 4.108)
Message To The House Of Representatives

TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 15th instant, requesting a copy of the correspondence between this government and foreign powers on the subject of the existing insurrection in the United States, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State.

WASHINGTON, July 25, 1861.
A. LINCOLN.