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[Gene C]

Shame on me, I should have turned to Joe's book on "New Salem"

https://www.amazon.com/New-Salem-History...oks&sr=1-1

An interesting note regarding him, in Joe's book you will find that "Uncle Jimmy" was very kind to Lincoln, helping him out when his surveying equipment and horse were sold at auction to pay on Lincoln's debt. (Uncle Jimmy bought them back) At a time when people didn't have much money, this was an extremely generous thing to do.
The photo of James Short is taken later in his life when he is an older gentleman with gray or white hair. The reality is, James and Lincoln were close to the same age, he was only about three years older than Lincoln.

If you don't already have it, Joe's book is a great addition to your Lincoln library.