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To: TallahasseeConservative
“My policy sought only to collect the Revenue” (a 40 percent federal sales tax on imports to Southern States under the Morrill Tariff Act of 1861). A. Lincoln, 4 July 1861.

That quote is not in Lincoln's address to Congress on July 4, 1861: Link

Making quotes up does not bolster your case.

“I have no purpose, directly or in-directly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so,” A. Lincoln. Inaugural address, March 1861.

That at least is accurate. What's your point?

120 posted on 01/06/2018 6:29:23 AM PST by DoodleDawg
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To: DoodleDawg

That’s a lie..

“My policy sought ONLY to hold the public places and property not already wrested from the Government and to collect the REVENUE.” (Paragraph 5)


123 posted on 01/06/2018 6:39:30 AM PST by TallahasseeConservative
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