The Jefferson Lemen Compact - Was it True

[RJNorton]

Doing some more checking online, I see a letter from
Abraham Lincoln TO Joseph Lemen, Sept 8 1860

I am sorry, marharba, but I am missing something.

First, the letter was written by John Nicolay, not Abraham Lincoln (as you noted later in your post). Second, I do not see this letter as proof of an acquaintance, let alone a friendship, between Lincoln and Lemen.

I will ask again - why did Herndon not interview Lemen if the two were really friends? Thank you for replying. Also, can you please reply to Eva's post here. Thanks.