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“However, neither Britain nor France wanted to go to war with the United States, which Lincoln threatened if they recognized the Confederacy and officially stayed neutral.”
“Lincoln doubted that Lee could be deceived but approved the otherwise sound plan on November 14th, reminding Burnside that the operation depended on speed.”
“Hooker proposed moving on Richmond’s weakened defences, but Lincoln refused. Instead, Hooker was ordered to find and destroy Lee’s army.”