Welcome

[L Verge]

I am happy to see that Ms. Trudy Krisher is a new member of this forum. I am waiting patiently for a copy of her book on Fanny Seward and just received word from Amazon that delivery has been held up, but is expected around January 16-19. Can't wait to read it.

[Eva Elisabeth]

I second the welcome!

[LincolnToddFan]

Yes, me too! I love to welcome new members!

[Hess1865]

Welcome!!

[Trudy Krisher]

Thank you all for the warm welcome and to Roger for the warm invitation! Trudy Krisher

[BettyO]

Welcome, Ms. Krisher! We're so very glad to have you as a new member - I have your book on order and can't wait to read it! I've always had a keen interest in the Seward family -

[Linda Anderson]

Welcome to the forum, Ms. Krisher! Like the others, I am waiting not so patiently for my copy of your book to arrive.

I've read a lot about the Seward family but I am mainly interested in the aftermath of Powell's assassination attempt on Secretary Seward.

[Gene C]

Welcome Ms. Krisher...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA2ctNH6YjA

[Gencor]

Welcome to the forum! I am looking forward to reading your book! You will love it here. The conversations and comments are inspiring!

[Susan Higginbotham]

Welcome! Amazon just delivered my copy!

[Eva Elisabeth]

Welcome to the forum, Ms. Krisher! Like the others, I am waiting not so patiently for my copy of your book to arrive.

I've read a lot about the Seward family but I am mainly interested in the aftermath of Powell's assassination attempt on Secretary Seward.

Is anything known about how Fanny reacted to Lewis Powell's assault and coped with it later?

[Linda Anderson]

Good question, Eva. I know that Fanny became very religious after her mother's death in June 1865 and was baptized the following year. Ms. Kirsher, is there any indication that Fanny was able to forgive (not condone) Powell for his assault on her family?

I would also like to know your opinion on Mrs. Seward's illness.

[BettyO]

Excellent question, Linda. I, too would most certainly like to know.....

[Eva Elisabeth]

I would like to add a question I posted on another thread. I recall Fanny was adored by her parents, but don't know anything about her (school) education and especially I wonder if she was encouraged by her parents to have an opinion or interest in such "unwomanly" subjects as politics. (I would also be fine to learn whether the new book sheds light on this.)

[Susan Higginbotham]

I just finished reading this (thank you, Amazon Prime)! I really enjoyed it. Poor Fanny--so much potential lost by her early death. I would have liked a longer book, but the author noted that her manuscript had to be pared down.