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[Walt] [Quotes Abe in 1863]

Abe at his last cabinet meeting 1865, what he actually DID.

Louisiana, he said, had framed and presented one of the best constitutions that had ever been formed. He wished they had permitted negroes who had property, or could read, to vote; but this was a question which they must decide for themselves.

A. Lincoln, April 14, 1865

[WhiskeyPapa]

Louisiana, he said, had framed and presented one of the best constitutions that had ever been formed. He wished they had permitted negroes who had property, or could read, to vote; but this was a question which they must decide for themselves.

As long as it ultimately provided for general freedom.

Walt

[WhiskeyPapa]

A. Lincoln, April 14, 1865

That's the day that President Lincoln refused to consider any treason trials for captured rebels.

Walt