The Lincoln Bible

[Eva Elisabeth]

Allow me to hook 4 "Johnson questions" here:

1. Was or wasn't he an alcoholic? He was said to be a "heavy drinker occasionally", but I read that two of his sons definitly were alcoholics. Since the disposition is often inherited, could this be an indication? Did similar misbehaviors (in public) like at his swearing-in as Vice-Pres. happen during his presidency? There might exist no absolute evidence, and I admit speculation on such issues is a bit slippery from the ethic point of view, but I'd be pleased if you shared your opinions.

2. Mary complained he failed to pay the "customary acts of consolation". In what way? What exactly did he miss to do?

3. Although he was from Tennessee, he retained his seat in Senate until 1862. (About) how many other members of Congress from secceeded states did the same? (I never came across figures, only across "a few", that's pretty much a wide scope!)

4. He was impeached in 1868 (not convicted), how was the impeachment reasoned?