And with the loss of our Capital, Europe, eager to strike, would have recognized the Confederacy, would they not?
The Maryland Committeeman
Undoubtedly, sir——
Lincoln
So I hold——
The Maryland Committeeman
Our State believed you when you said in your Inaugural: "I have no purpose directly or indirectly to interfere with the institution of slavery in the states where it exists!"
Lincoln
Then you three gentlemen, at least, are with me on this issue?
All Three