wishes it mentioned in Republican platform, [319];
on impossibility of renewing slavery, [320];
led to make war on slavery by situation, [321];
sees necessity of its abolition to secure results of war, [322];
unable to treat with seceded States, [322], [323];
renews appeal for Constitutional amendment in 1864, [324];
exerts influence with Congressmen, [325];
congratulates crowd on passage of amendment, [326];
his responsibility in last weeks of war, [328];
forbids Grant to treat with Lee on political matters, [329];