[Idabilly]

“You keep saying they were there to negotiate. Was Lincoln's position concerning secession on the table for discussion, yes or no?”

You keep saying they needed permission to leave. Was
Caesar Lincoln's understanding of this “permission” the same as yours,yes or no?

No,To answer your question

[Non-Sequitur]

No,To answer your question

Then there was nothing to negotiate unless Lincoln first surrendered to rebel demands.

You keep saying they needed permission to leave. Was Caesar Lincoln's understanding of this “permission” the same as yours,yes or no?

No. Lincoln didn't believe secession was allowed with or without permission. I disagree with that.