Lincoln and Ann Rutledge

[Gene C]

It seems to me that Burlingame (and I haven't read his work) seems to repeat alot of the same arguments and comments that are atrributed to Herndon where it comes to being critical of Mary and her marriage.

However, I do understand Abraham' comments about his son Robert serving in the army, and naturally Mary's hesitancy about him serving.

David, while I disagree with some of the things you have written, I am enjoying the conversations and the hopefully polite give and take. You are offering me a different perspective that I haven't always considered