"Herndon was born mediocre"

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(12-10-2012 03:43 PM)Tom Emery Wrote:  I know that some New Salem residents supported the idea of a romance -- but weren't there some that didn't?

Hi Tom. In Walsh's book the author cites Wilson's research among 24 New Salem residents who were contacted by Herndon. Although memories were obviously wavering after the passage of time, 22 of the 24 according to Wilson were favorable to the question, "Did Lincoln love or court Ann Rutledge?"