Lincoln Statue in Norway Funded/Dedicated by North Dakotans

[RJNorton]

Hi Toia. Sadly, this did not happen. There was a strong suspicion that Patterson McGee, a coachman who had been fired by Mary Lincoln on the day of the fire, was responsible for the blaze. However, despite being arrested, the evidence against McGee was insufficient, and he was released. Throughout the White House years the Lincolns continually had a problem with excess drinking by the stable employees.