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Originally Posted by donquixote99
Lincoln made the decision to resupply Sumter, rather than surrender it, knowing and expecting that the southerners would open fire if resupply was attempted. He saw war as necessary and practically unavoidable, and he wanted the South to fire the first shot.
Pete is correct, above: it was war or accept disunion. Lincoln, for both principled and practical reasons, could not accept disunion.
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As Commander in Chief you do not have a choice in re-supply matters.
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