Abraham Lincoln,
Proclamation 104 — Suspending the Privileges of the Writ of Habeas Corpus Throughout the United States in Certain Specified Cases …
“ A PROCLAMATION. Whereas, the Constitution of the United States has ordained that the privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended unless when, in cases of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it;And Whereas, a rebellion was existing on the third day of March, 1863, which rebellion is still existing ”
