I have been skimming "Mary Lincoln for the Ages," Jason Emerson's analytical bibliography concerning Mary Lincoln, in which he notes the lack of a detailed account of Mary's travels in Europe. I felt that particularly yesterday when I was wondering whether she visited Notre Dame. One of the Lincoln sites I follow on Facebook stated that there is no account of her having done so, although it seems unlikely she would have missed the opportunity.
Is anyone here aware of a European itinerary for Mary?
(04-16-2019 09:29 AM)Susan Higginbotham Wrote: [ -> ]I felt that particularly yesterday when I was wondering whether she visited Notre Dame.
I checked her letters, and I cannot find a specific mention of visiting there, but it seems likely to me. On August 21, 1869, she wrote the following in a letter to Eliza Slataper: "We went to London via Paris, remaining at the latter place only 5 days, but sight seeing every moment of our time."
I can’t imagine that she didn’t go there.
Also Mary settled for four years in the Pyrenees region city of Pau. She also went for a spa cure in Vichy, Central France, which happen to locate an hour away from my hometown of Saint-Étienne.
I wasn't familiar with your blog and I'm glad you posted a link to it.
Enjoyed your Photos of the Past
Reading about Nora Fitzpatrick, poor lady had a lot of sadness in her life.
I look forward to reading more.
(11-03-2023 08:20 AM)Gene C Wrote: [ -> ]I wasn't familiar with your blog and I'm glad you posted a link to it.
Enjoyed your Photos of the Past
Reading about Nora Fitzpatrick, poor lady had a lot of sadness in her life.
I look forward to reading more.
Thank you!
Susan, you have written a very interesting blog. Thank you for sharing your informative research.