[DoodleDawg]

It was claimed early by Lincoln Lost Causers the war would be fought to collect taxes.

Fixed it for you.

[jeffersondem]

“”It was claimed early by . . . Lost Causers the war would be fought to collect taxes.” Fixed it for you.”

Actually, the man said: “The power confided to me will be used to hold, occupy, and possess the property and places belonging to the Government and to collect the duties and imposts; but beyond what may be necessary for these objects, there will be no invasion, no using of force against or among the people anywhere.”