The first inaugural speech Abraham Lincoln gave addressed must be cited for its peacemaking approach to the South. Recently elected President Lincoln addressed the many citizens of America on Monday, March 4, 1861. Its clear that Lincoln is the author, for the first time as leader Lincoln wanted to connect with his citizen not through celebration but by focusing on the problem at hand; which was the southern Confederate States of America long-lasting problematic issue of Slavery. This source is a historical government document, and the message of this document is that, many southerners were apprehensive that their property, peace and personal security would be endangered. Due to the fact, he was not welcomed by them because he was a Republican who didnt support slavery, Lincoln assured them they have nothing to worry about. Lincolns intended audience is all the men and women of America he proceeded to cite the constitution in detail, by swiftly stating that although he was elected president he saw no lawful reason for him to interfere with the institution of slavery in states that choose to govern their own state policies to a certain extent because its their right to do so. This document was created to ease everyone who was present at his speech, didnt want a divided country. He goes on further to say that those who voted for him and oppose slavery knew he would not be interested in prohibiting slavery which stated during his campaign. He directs his speech to the southern states claiming that he and his administration will denounce any lawless invasion of armed forces no matter the horrible injustice of crimes. President Lincoln further assures the southerners that he wouldnt be appealing the Fugitive Slave Act. A law which allows any slave escaping a slave state to enter a free state, but not seen free by government law and could be apprehended and sent back to their owners. He also notes that the government will maintain the Constitutionally protected laws of the nation which covered slavery. Lincoln tells everyone to not focus on this issue so panic will not ensue. So, the country couldnt be divided legally because they are joined together by the Constitution, and dividing everyone would cause destruction and it was a previous failed attempt. Furthermore, President Lincoln address that the Constitution is a contract that cant be broken unless everyone chooses to end so no one could leave. The south couldnt breach the contract because the North would not allow them to do so without violating the United States. Finally, he makes it aware that they know slavery is progressing into areas that do not yet state. Which cause fear in the slave states because these new states may vote to become slave-free territories and could vote with congress to change the law on slavery. He again tells them not to worry because the supreme court will help with that decision if that time comes. He states that both the north and south should peacefully work alongside to control slavery. He wanted everyone to be friendly and kind to each other when working together. However, if south becomes violent he will be forced to retaliate with violence to protect the rest of the nation or there will be a civil war in the future. I believe this document is accurate because its Lincolns firsthand account of what he wanted to address to the American citizens as they begin a new presidency, with him governing over them. This document gives a clear description of what occurred during his inaugural speech. This document is valuable to me because it connects to my textbook in chapters 14 through 16; which discusses how many white northern citizens and free slaves becoming activist fighting to abolishing slavery in the south. Due to the north and south fighting over the institution of slavery, like addressed in the book president Lincoln tried to prevent a war between each region which ultimately occurred and so began the civil war.