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Civil War American National Cemeteries
Resolved, That in the emancipation of an oppressed race, he has given efficacy to the principle enunciated in the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming all races and conditions entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and history, as it declares Washington the founder, will enroll Lincoln the savior of the republic.
" Resolved, That we especially sympathize with the stricken household, made desolate by inconsolable woe.
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" Resolved, That in respect to the memory of a chief magistrate, canonized in the heart of universal liberty, we do now adjourn. "
Mr. Ferry, in closing his able and elaborate report, says, in referring to the members of the Board of Commissioners:
"The members have brought to their labors patriotic zeal and untiring energy. It will, however, matter little who were immediately instrumental in devising and developing the sacred memorial which is to hand down to future generations the lustrous record of patriots who prized country above life.
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