lincoln not so honost?

I believe that Lincoln was focused on preserving the union becuase the signs of succession were nearing. That if he lost the south they may face serious food shortages along with a great loss in his leadership ability which leads to doubt. The north would also lose a large portion of the work force along with public support.  However it was also just to keep the states uninited under one flag. Even though he is known for being the one who freed the slaves and the signer of the emacnation proclamation what he actually wanted to do was keep the country unified at all costs. However he actually thought of the slave race as inferior as well as the south, I feel that he used the proclamation as a means to encourage slaves from the south to head north which would bolster numbers.