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On March 4th, 1861 during
Lincoln's speech what did he say
about slavery?

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Answer:

He promised not to interfere with the institution of slavery and he pledged to suspend the activities of the federal government temporarily in the areas of hostility. he would hold ,occupy and posses" its property and collect its taxes.

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