[cincinnati65]

Maryland (author's home) was not a Southern State.

[Jeremydmccann]

I know

[doberville]

My dear sir:: Maryland most certainly WAS a Southern state! It did not leave the Union, true; but Lincoln had to sneak through Baltimore in hiding due to pro- Southern sentiment!

PLEASE stand a bit closer to your history book next time!

[Smokin' Joe]

Maryland was occupied before the vote came on secession. Look at how Maryland voted--it sure was NOT for Lincoln.