Lincoln and Ann Rutledge

[David Lockmiller]

I have been watching the Open Championship this morning from the Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Course, and just as Tiger was lining up a putt, a telegram arrived. It was from a non-member named Wilma Minor. She wanted her opinion known, so I am taking a brief break from the golf. All she said was, "Yes, indeed, this was a powerful and truthful romance. No doubt whatsoever."

Thanks for taking the time to do this, Roger, when you had such important things to do at the time (and, I agree). I also agree with Wilma Minor's opinion and the emphasis in her phrasing. [To one friend (William Greene), [Lincoln] complained that the thought "that the snows and rains fall upon her grave filled him with indescribable grief." -- Herndon's "Life of Lincoln" page 113.]

P.S. How the mighty have fallen since you made this entry in 2012. My brother-in-law is an avid golfer. He was and is also a member of the main country club in my hometown of Decatur, Illinois. At one time, the club was considering sponsoring some sort of exhibition by Tiger at their golf club. The leaders made some inquiries as to cost. I don't recall the numbers specifically, but even for a very well-to-do golf club, the quoted price was exorbitant.