Some people thought Lincoln would withdraw the proclamation at the last minute. They did not believe he would sign a measure that was so extreme.

有些人认为林肯会在最后几分钟里撤回这份宣言，他们认为林肯不会签署这样一份极端的措施，他们说，这项新政策只能使南方更加强硬，其结果是内战会持续更长时间。