JOURNAL ARTICLE

Lincoln's Louisiana Letters and His Reply to Horace Greeley: Messages to the South.

  • Published In: Louisiana History, 2024, v. 65, n. 3. P. 251 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: HILDEBRAND, REGINALD F. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article delves into Abraham Lincoln's correspondence with Horace Greeley and Louisiana Unionists, shedding light on his nuanced approach to ending slavery during the Civil War. Lincoln's response to Greeley's editorial was a strategic move towards the Emancipation Proclamation, emphasizing the importance of political action to restore national authority and the Union. His letters to Louisiana Unionists revealed his reluctance to support re-enslavement and his commitment to gradually ending slavery through persuasion and incentives. The text suggests that Lincoln's public letter may not have signaled a radical policy shift but rather his pragmatic efforts to navigate the complexities of the war and slavery while preserving the Union. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Louisiana History. 2024/07, Vol. 65, Issue 3, p251
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0024-6816
  • Accession Number:180586237
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