[BroJoeK]

DiogenesLamp: "My point here is that the evidence indicates Lincoln had not one, but two plans to make certain a war started. "

No, Lincoln's plan was to resupply and reinforce if necessary US troops in Union forts.
The decision to use Lincoln's resupply missions to start Civil War was strictly Jefferson Davis'.

[DiogenesLamp]

No, Lincoln's plan was to resupply and reinforce if necessary US troops in Union forts. The decision to use Lincoln's resupply missions to start Civil War was strictly Jefferson Davis'.

Then why did Captain Porter think he would be sunk? The statement that he might be sunk implies he was intending to engage in some belligerent act.