On the recordMarch 4, 1861
Before entering upon so grave a matter as the destruction of our national fabric, with all its benefits, its memories, and its hopes, would it not be wise to ascertain precisely why we do it?
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gutenberg.orgAbraham Lincoln: “Before entering upon so grave a matter as the destruction of our national fabric, with all its benefits, its memories…”
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In his first inaugural address, Lincoln appealed to the seceding states to consider the profound implications and reasons before dissolving the Union.
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