[WhiskeyPapa]

That he may have said, but he also said he had no objections to an amendment that would specifically allow and protect slavery in those territories after they became states.

But the slave holders knew that was unlikely; in any event, their investments were threatened, so they bolted.

Walt

[GOPcapitalist]

But the slave holders knew that was unlikely; in any event, their investments were threatened, so they bolted.

So I take it then that you believe Lincoln's pro-slavery amendment would not have done what it specifically directed to be done?