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Sunday March 3, 1861

Lincoln's Day President-elect spent a busy day in Washington on the day before his inauguration. He visited the Senate and conferred on his appointments. He also held a dinner for his Cabinet. The Army was making preparations to guard the inaugural. On the other side of the World Tsar Alexander II issues a formal proclamation of emancipation for the Russian Serfs.