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Lincoln was no pushover - LincolnMan - 12-24-2018 12:59 PM
As noted in Lincoln Day by Day by Earl Schenck Miers (Editor-in-Chief) for the date December 24, 1848-in part:
“...John D. Johnston, stepbrother, asked for $80. Lincoln tells him his difficulty is idleness, and offers to pay Johnston a dollar for each dollar he earns to May1...”
RE: Lincoln was no pushover - LincolnMan - 12-24-2018 02:14 PM
In 2018, that $80.00 request in 1848 is eqivalent to $3,190.35. No small amount of money!