[Bull Snipe]

only in your mind
text of Lincoln’s cover letter

“I transmit an authenticated copy of a joint resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States adopted by Congress and approved on the 2nd of March 1861 by James Buchanan, President.”

A copy of the amendment and it’s cover letter were sent to all state governors, including those governors of states that had seceded from the Union.

[DiogenesLamp]

Wasn't his responsibility. Him sending those letters is a nod for them to support that amendment. He had no obligation to send them what so every, and an opposed man would have refused to do so.

Would you send a letter notifying a governor that an amendment to strengthen slavery has passed the congress?

Would you do that? I would absolutely refuse. They can find out whatever way, but it wouldn't be through me.