Lincoln writing the Gettysburg Address on the train.

[RJNorton]

Hi Bill. This situation reminds me of a story about George Pickett's wife and Abraham Lincoln. Mrs. Pickett reported Lincoln came to the Pickett home in Richmond in April, 1865. Only Mrs. Pickett reported this meeting as having occurred. None of the companions or observers of Abraham Lincoln in Richmond recalled his having taken time out to call at the Pickett home and kiss the baby as Mrs. Pickett said. Again "Lincoln Day By Day" does not indicate Lincoln ever met either Mr. or Mrs. Pickett.

P.S. Yes, regarding the Stowe story, I do agree that it's the kind of thing Lincoln might say.