This was because the confederates were trying to push into Washington but the union was lucky enough to halt the advance, which if they couldn't then most likely Washington DC would've been in confederate hands. Not only that, but the battle also earned the title of being one of the most one-day bloodiest battles of the civil war.
To bring them together and streamline their thoughts
to bring them at par with one another
Paul knew the mission that lay ahead of him would be an uphill task and that he would need a lot of blessings & prayers from the Church of Rome if he was going to find any success in Spain
to warn them that the Roman government was plotting against them
to let the Roman believers know of his desire to visit them. -to instruct them more thoroughly in the faith
to rebuke them for their incorrect teachings concerning the Lord's return
The legislative branch is made up of the House and Senate, known collectively as the Congress. Among other powers, the legislative branch makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.