Richard Borkow

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  “ Richard, thanks for the information about Lincoln. His analogy of the snake in with the children was shrewdly cast, but the history of the 1787 Convention and of the colonies suggests that slavery itself was to some of the framers almost one of the "children". I recently became more aware of the difficulties Lincoln had in satisfying some supporters who were more abolitionist than he. You may wish to read my 3/26 blog post at http://americanhistoryorsomeofit.blog...

  Cheers,

  Nate ”

  —natelevin (Apr 17, 2008 9:54 AM)
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  “ Richard, thanks for your commentary on David's lecture. To continue the conversation a bit, what do you make of Stewart's point, expressed rather indirectly, that the Constitution embodied a morally repugnant though probably necessary accommodation to the institution of slavery? How did Lincoln's veneration for the framers coexist with his opposition to slavery? ”

  —natelevin (Apr 16, 2008 9:48 AM)
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  “ Great photo, Rich! We're glad to have you as a member! You may want to check out the History Book Club that meets in Manhattan. And other members, I think you'll like Rich's website...interesting material about Washington's march from the NY area to VA to defeat the British at Yorktown. ”

  —natelevin (Mar 03, 2008 10:02 AM)

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