Extra Credit Questions

[Joe Di Cola]

(08-31-2012 04:47 AM)RJNorton Wrote:  What is the connection between Abraham Lincoln and "Rebecca?"

This refers to the anonymous letters signed Rebecca that satirized the Democrats, particularly James Shields. One was written by Lincoln himself; Mary was complicit in the other three (I believe).

The upshot of this episode is that it led to the "duel" between Lincoln and Shields--which never came off. Lincoln was embarrassed by this episode and would not hear of anyone ever mentioning it.