Slavery was in the mix, but not in Lincoln's agenda - burden of proof is on you Prof. Reference Lincoln mythology as fact that he was the "Great Emancipator" is fallacy. He despised abolitionists and was a huge proponent of Re-colonization. He was a racist as any average white was in the day, and took the Southern's state's succession - a right that should have been ensured as the Articles of Confederation and Constitution were built on the right of States to leave the Union if they choose - Lincoln quashed this in favor or Empire. Tom McMahon To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html