The possession of the least organized naval force would stimulate a generous ambition in the Republic, and the confidence which we should manifest by furnishing it would win forbearance and favor toward the colony from all civilized nations.
Lincoln believes that providing naval support to Liberia would boost its confidence and ambition among nations.
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