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 Posted: Tue Jul 18th, 2006 08:27 pm
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javal1
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Good points. I agree with you that Lincoln's top priority was not to free the slaves, but to preserve/reunite the Union. For informational purposes only, the best reading I've seen on the whole subject of what's being discussed here can be found here. It's involved and at times complicated, but it's a great overall analysis.