I want you to quote Lincoln on the slavery question. IIRC, he proposed in his Senatorial campaign debates against Douglas that the fedgov BUY the slaves and send them ALL back to Liberia which had been purchased for that purpose. I lack the computer skills enjoyed and earned by many of you but that quote would be a service.
Your #50 is superb!
Your #50 is superb! Thank you. I think it is beneficial to remind people just how closely the 13 states seeking independence in 1776 resembled the 11 states seeking independence in 1861.
I am certain the break away states of the confederacy regarded what they did as no different from what Jefferson, Washington and Adams did.