dec 10, 1863 - Lincoln's 10% plan issued (Dec 1863)

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Said that state could reintegrated into Union when 10% of voters in presidential election of 1860 had taken oath of allegiance to US and pledged to abide by emancipation; Then there would be formal creation of state gov’t; Then Lincoln would recognize gov’t; had sharp rxn in Congress;

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