So, I take it you agree that Lincoln sent, and Pickens received, the note which is reported in every discussion on this subject.
You wish to advise me this note was sent by courier, not by telegraph, and I'll accept that, though have not seen it reported elsewhere, "assumed" telegraph used, since transmission was quite rapid.
PeaRidge: "Lincoln was not revealing the extent of his plans."
But in fact, I've just demonstrated to you, from Lincoln's orders to his resupply leaders, that they received exactly the same instructions: resupply only, no military force to be used if no military resistance encountered.
So the choice to use Lincoln's mission as their excuse for launching war against the United States was strictly made by Jefferson Davis, doubtless with urging from Pickens and other Confederate leaders.
So it looks like you can’t produce that “Lincoln” telegram you were so sure about.
I can recall several other of your assertions from other threads that you were sure about, but proved wrong.
I am sure I can speak for others here when I ask that you respect the posters and readers by being factual.