Lincoln, Congress, and Emancipation |
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| Editor:
| Finkelman, Paul
Kennon, Donald R. |
| Series title: | Perspective Hist of Congress 1801-1877 Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8214-2227-4 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2016 |
| Publisher: | Ohio University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $60.00 |
Book Description:
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"When Lincoln took office, in March 1861, the national government had no power to touch slavery in the states where it existed. Lincoln understood this, and said as much in his first inaugural address, noting: 'I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists.'"
"When Lincoln took office, in March 1861, the national government had no power to touch slavery in the states where it existed. Lincoln understood this, and said as much in his first inaugural address, noting: 'I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists.'"