Most important person in Lincoln's life

[Eva Elisabeth]

Angela, please allow me to remark I've never said nor believe Mary influenced her husband's character.

Hi Eva! I did not respond to your particular comment, just to Mary Lincoln's general mention in this thread.

If anything, I think that she is proof how resilient he was to being influenced by others.

As for his legal career, J. T. Stuart encouraged him to study law.

I wasn't talking about who inspired him to study law - Stuart was much earlier than the timeline I pointed out.

Hi Angela, please excuse me for borrowing your words - I did not respond to your particular comment, just wanted to add Steward. A. L. at that time (please correct me if I remember incorrectly) also considered becoming a blacksmith.