What was Lincoln offering to the southern states in his first inaugural address? Provide quotes from Lincoln's above inaugural statement in your response to completely answer the question.

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Answer:

Lincoln stated that he has no purpose to interfere with the institution of slavery in the united states where it exists

Explanation:

He took an oath to preserve, protect and defend the United States constitution he said that he should "hold, occupy and possess the property and places belonging to the government"