It shouldn't be forgotten that besides the maladroit firing on Sumter, Davis also ordered an invasion of Kentucky that backfired badly also.
Oh, and so much for respect for Kentucky state's rights, by Davis.
President Lincoln never did anything as far outside the pale as that.
President Lincoln said he would see United States law operate in all the states, which he did. Davis professed to respect states' rights, which he did not.
Walt
Oh no? How about the unconstitutional annexation of Western Virginia?