General George Crook's impression of Lincoln

[Eva Elisabeth]

His description of Lincoln is similar to many others upon meeting him. Often, Lincoln would be prejudged negatively because of how he looked. That was a mistake to do as history tells us.

Your words remind me of when Lincoln visited Robert at Philips Exeter Academy. First Robert's fellow students felt sorry for Robert because of his father's "unfashionable" look and appearance. After Lincoln held a speech, they were proud having met him.