Grant and Lincoln's invitation

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(10-09-2014 03:01 PM)HerbS Wrote:  After we have all weighed in on Mrs.Grant,I feel that it is safe to think that Mrs.Grant wanted to get out of"Dodge".However,her relationship with Mary Lincoln was tough to say the least.

I think you are completely right Herb! GOOD, get out of Dodge! But that leaves the question why at that moment? In the case of (for instance) massive flooding or earthquake damage, the answer is obvious: get out immediately, get out now! But Washington celebrated the victory with parades, marching bands, the grand illumination. It was a time of jubilation, not of fear. Why do you want to get out of Dodge just at that moment ? Do you second Julia's premonitory feelings?