Lincoln recognized the Confederacy!

oldreb816

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I have been doing some reading on Mr. Lincoln and the Emancipation proclamation.
I found that Mr. Lincoln was willing to meet with representatives of the Confederacy in NY state, to "sue for peace" if the Confederacy would agree to return to the union, and ratify the 13th Amendment.
Is that not an interesting factoid, considering that for about 3 years, Mr. Lincoln publicly NEVER recognized the Confederate Government.

I look forward to discussing this with any who will.

Regards
 
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