What did Mr. Lincoln enjoy doing?

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(10-21-2013 11:45 AM)RJNorton Wrote:  Eva, I have tried to find out, and in searching came across this statement. As a cat lover I hesitated to post this, but I came across a comment by Assistant to the Secretary of the Treasury whose name was Maunsell B. Field:

"Mr. Lincoln possessed extraordinary kindness of heart when his feelings could be reached. He was fond of dumb animals, especially cats. I have seen him fondle one for an hour."

Roger, I too, am a cat lover, and would take issue with this statement. Perhaps, the statement was more indicative of the way people or society regarded animals, in general, at this time. (that being said, doesn't make it any less callous towards, animals, in general.) I do know AL was a lover of kittens, and I also remember reading about AL and a fire at the White House, stables. AL rushed to the stables, and burst open the stable door, where there were the horses, trapped; they perished in the fire but AL tried to rush through the fire to save them, and was restrained by the guards. He was very distraught and emotional due to the loss of Willie's favorite pony, the goats, and 3 of his own carriage horses. (this story can be found on your website, Roger.) http://rogerjnorton.com/Lincoln100.html
AL, had a deep love for animals.