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Lincoln would have been glad to confine its application to slave property, and he felt moreover that he could deal with that subject without the co-operation of Congress.
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Blaine reflects on Lincoln's perspective regarding the application of a law to slave property, indicating Lincoln's belief in his ability to address the issue independently of Congress.
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