asked for his proposal, the prophet urged that the south free its slaves against compensation and the north agree to southern secession, a suggestion which (monk recorded) “appeared to amuse the president. mr. lincoln asked, “do not you canadians consider my emancipation proclamation as a great step forward in the social and moral progress of the world?”

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Asked for his proposal, The Prophet urged that the South free its slaves against compensation and the North agree to Southern secession, a suggestion which (Monk recorded) “appeared to amuse the President. Mr. Lincoln asked, “Do not you Canadians consider my Emancipation Proclamation as a great step forward in the social and moral progress of the world?”