Though I agreed that you are the best person to lead this country, President Lincoln, I cannot wholly agree with the decision that you have made. The institution of slavery is a something that should not be tampered with.
Their emancipation brings up the question as to who is to provide for the freed men? The government will surely provide for those who join the military but who is responsible for those who do not? The government cannot provide for them as well. It would surely bring this country into poverty and then into ruin.
Also, what is to happen to the South once they have been deprived of their backbone? They will be deprived of that which hath supported them since the founding of this beautiful country. Though the South has wronged this country by attempting to leave, it would be unwise as to punish them in such a way. Even after we win this war, we shall meet much resistance on this issue. The South shall be utterly be destroyed by this.
Source:
Sherman: A Soldier's Passion for Order by John F. Marszalek
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/emancipation_proclamation/
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Sherman,
ReplyDeleteI do not approve of this insubordination, William. Emancipation was going to happen whether now or in the future. The time is now. The Union can not stand with slavery still an issue. I am not doing this to punish the South. I am doing this to uphold the Union. I will welcome the South back into to Union with open arms. Reconstruction on their economy will be taken into account; However,Sherman, your job now is to continue to command your troops. Let my administration and I worry about the future of the South and this country.
~Your President
As you command, Sir.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Sherman brings to light some severe points that require immediate attention. I await an explanation from the leader of the Union as to his plans for the "rebels". Not only is our autonomy at risk in this conflict, but our very economy itself.
ReplyDeleteI do agree with you General Sherman that there are far more implications from the freedom of slaves than could justify mere moral obligations. However, the ability of the Union army to be strengthened with fresh men who are willing to give their lives to the cause against the confederates is an amazing acquisition that President Lincoln has secured for this great nation. Also, as far as I am concerned General Sherman, the South can either be exterminated by the Union Army or hide until they die a natural death.
ReplyDeleteI must agree with you somewhat. Lincoln wants the Union to be united, but he is killing the south.
ReplyDeleteAs Abraham Lincoln said in a letter to me, "What I do about slavery, and the colored race, I do because I believe it helps to save the Union; and what I forbear, I forbear because I don't believe it would help to save the Union."
ReplyDeletePresident Lincoln is doing what he sees best for the Union, and I personally support him in his endeavor.
I have to agree, William on some of the points that you made. True slavery is the economic backbone of the South, though the economy may fail at first, I am sure that the South will come back strong again.
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