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Lincoln on Vallandigham Arrest and Civil Liberties at War
President Lincoln defends military arrests during rebellion, cites Vallandigham case, argues writs of habeas corpus suspended for public safety, emphasizes constitutional limits, and reiterates commitment to constitutional measures while suppressing the rebellion. He notes past martial law use by Andrew Jackson and asserts commander in chief discretion in wartime.
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