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Of course Lincoln wanted the South to fire on Ft. Sumter. Or Ft. Pickens or any other point that would have the South firing first.
Davis wanted the same thing. He wanted the North to fire on someone or something so he could claim the other side started the war.
Wanting a thing does not mean a thing has to happen. Davis and his cabinet weren't stupid and I can never go along with the idea that the South was 'tricked' into firing the first shot at Sumter.
The South had a reason for doing so and felt it was worth the risk.
We are left with the results of that choice.
Sincerely,
Unionblue
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