Which sentence from the letter best supports the idea that some people are putting the interests of the nation ahead of their own feelings? a. But you say that sooner than yield your legal right to the slave—especially at the bidding of those who are not themselves interested, you would see the Union dissolved. (paragraph 1)
b. You may remember, as I well do, that from Louisville to the mouth of the Ohio there were, on board, ten or a dozen slaves, shackled together with irons. (paragraph

c. It is hardly fair to you to assume, that I have no interest in a thing which has, and continually exercises, the power of making me miserable. (paragraph 1)

d. You ought rather to appreciate how much the great body of the Northern people do crucify their feelings, in order to maintain their loyalty to the constitution and the Union. (paragraph 1)