Abraham and Thomas Lincoln

[Rob Wick]

I'm glad to see Sam is presenting such an interesting topic, as well as learning that he's a forum member.

I've known Sam for years. We first met when he was a grad student of John Y. Simon in Carbondale. I had contributed to his forum and introduced myself to him via (I think) email. Although we haven't seen each other in a number of years, I try to keep in touch with Sam when something of interest concerning Lincoln comes up.

Sam is a dedicated and careful scholar. He is also a fine and decent human being. He did his doctoral dissertation on the poetry of Lincoln under Simon's direction until Simon's untimely death.

Good luck Sam!

Best
Rob