President Lincoln expected really no war at all. He expected the rebellion to collapse. Later he admitted that he had not controlled events, but had been controlled by them. Not exactly the way a statesman is supposed to behave.
Why not? Because you don't like the outcome?
President Lincoln wasn't afraid to say he made a mistake.
Walt
219 posted on 01/16/2004 3:59:16 AM PST by WhiskeyPapa
(Virtue is the uncontested prize.)