Most important person in Lincoln's life

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(05-19-2015 09:12 AM)Gene C Wrote:  Dennis Hanks, who was about 19 years old at the time, was also with Abraham, age 9, and Sara, age 11. There were also neighbors who probably were aware of the situation who could check in on them from time to time. A tough time for sure, but the three of them were probably pretty capable and their material needs were few.

Well, Dennis Hanks was a nice guy but apparently not a very capable hunter. So, if there were neighbors, how can we explain Sarah Bush Johnson's appallment at the state of the children when she first came in with her own children and new husband Thomas? She told the children were ragged and dirty. Wonder why neighbors didn't gave them some care.