Lincoln's Third Secretary by William Stoddard

[Gene C]

This book is Stoddard's memoirs that have been edited by his son and granddaughter.
It starts with information on his early life, how he became a newspaper editor, was one of the first to support Lincoln for president, his White House years, and ends with the death of Lincoln.

Stoddard has written over 70 books, many of them for boys. He was a talented story teller and writer. Without being over dramatic, he captures Lincoln's personality and what Lincoln was like and experienced, the intense pressure and stress he went through on a day to day basis.
Also discusses Mrs. Lincoln. Of Mr. Lincoln's three secretary's, Stoddard gets along better with Mrs. Lincoln than the other 2.

Published in 1955 with about 230 pages, this is a honest, personal look at Lincoln during his White House years from someone who saw him, talked and worked with him on a daily basis.

Available from Amazon and ABE Books
https://www.amazon.com/Lincolns-Third-Se...83&sr=1-6#

I purchased my very good copy used for $12. Inexpensive copies (under $20) are hard to find
Easy to read, a very enjoyable book.