I've known for quite some time that my husband was made to be the President of the United States. Although I am thrilled to now be the First Lady, I feel some conflict over the current situation. The secession of several states worries me greatly; after all, many of my family members are pro-slavery. Coming from the South, they will remain loyal to the states that secede. I, on the other hand, will have to stand behind Abraham, but staying strong if my family members die at the hands of men from the United States will be a difficult task that I must begin preparing for right now.
Mrs. Lincoln, I truly am able to empathize with you. I was born and raised in the South, yet I disagree strongly with it's economic dependence on slavery. This war, if it comes to it, will dramatically change the fate for the whole of America for the worst. Hopefully, such a drastic measure will not be needed.
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