Lincoln, 1865 - 2015.

[RJNorton]

My favorite Lincoln "story" is his letter to Fannie McCulloch where he attempts to encourage the daughter of a friend who was recently killed in the Civil War to overcome her grief for her dead father.

Roger, I compliment you on such an incredibly thoughtful reply.

Over the years I have received several letters from people grieving over the loss of a loved one. They write and ask if there is anything Lincoln ever said that might help. I always recommend the Fanny McCullough letter. The Bixby letter seems to get all the attention, but the McCullough letter is my personal favorite.