Did Lincoln Regret Marrying Mary?

[Angela]

(12-15-2013 07:07 AM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote:  Angela, you are right, the Dubois story was given to J. Weik (undated), that was the story when Mary allegedly hit her husband for the wrong choice of meat. The story involving the piece of firewood and the bandaged nose was told by Margaret Ryan to J.W. on Oct. 27, 1886, but also by Herndon to J.W. on Jan. 23,.1886.

As Mike said, differences on Mary emotions run high, I'm sorry if I was a bit harsh and petty in (at?) arguing.

Eva, I get those stories mixed up all the time - almost as many battles at the home front as on the other front ;-)
I can understand that it is quite an emotional debate - but I don't think you were petty at all! On the contrary, I find it quite important to remember the agenda many people have when telling a story, and I think Herndon did have an agenda at times. At least, it appears that he was actively seeking out certain gossip once he got wind of it.

I have a very difficult time, figuring MTL out. She is a true enigma!