[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.

[Bull Snipe]

Then why did Buchanan sign it.