That is being dishonest
Can you show me anywhere that he said- States had a Right to Secede?
He was a intelligent fella and knew that sending “supplies” would cause at least a problem {by his own words}
If you threatened me and then showed up at my door- I'd punch you square in the mouth- If I lost the coming fight?
I figure,I'd be right next to Davis
When did I say Lincoln believed a state could leave? Lincoln, like Clay and Webster and Jackson and Buchanan, believed all secession was illegal. Personally, I think Madison was more on the mark when he said secession was permitted with the approval of the states.
He was a intelligent fella and knew that sending “supplies” would cause at least a problem {by his own words}
Which is, of course, why he made his intentions clear to Governor Pickens prior to the resupply attempt, leaving the whole issue of peace or war in the hands of Davis and his regime. And we know what their decision was, don't we? Damn Davis for falling right in Lincoln's trap. </sarcasm>
If you threatened me and then showed up at my door- I'd punch you square in the mouth- If I lost the coming fight?
But Lincoln threatened nothing, unless the resupply was forcibly opposed.