[GOPcapitalist]

Never mind the fact that there was no payment for the property, offered or made.

Oh, there were several to be sure. The most famous one was made on the Senate floor. Other offers were made by confederate envoys. But as you well know, Lincoln refused to meet with any of them.

[Non-Sequitur]

Oh, there were several to be sure. The most famous one was made on the Senate floor. Other offers were made by confederate envoys. But as you well know, Lincoln refused to meet with any of them.

Nonsense. There were vague offers to discuss questions of disagreement but only after the Union recognized confederate sovereignty. Nothing could be done unless Lincoln accepted that.