The Physical Lincoln

[RJNorton]

Craig, I have read that also. Certainly he was down from the 180 pounds that was his typical adult weight.

It is strange, though, as at least one of the doctors who performed the autopsy was amazed at what he was seeing. Dr. Edward Curtis wrote, "I was simply astonished at the showing of the nude remains, where well-rounded muscles built upon strong bones told the powerful athlete. Now did I understand the deeds of prowess recorded of the President's early days."