Lincoln and Spirutalism

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On February 20, 1862 Willie Lincoln died. Lincoln and Mary suffered unspeakable sorrow. Was it then that Mary Lincoln became devotee of spiritualism to combat her grief. Was it then that she made the White House a center for the (D.C) spiritualist community? Is it true that Lincoln only attended a few séances (to protect Mary), or is this incorrect? Did Lincoln instead attend numerous séances? And what impact had spiritualism on his policies?