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08-27-2025, 05:05 PM, (This post was last modified: 08-27-2025, 05:36 PM by David Lockmiller.)
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RE: Lincoln and Ann Rutledge
(08-27-2025, 10:28 AM)Gene C Wrote: Not that I disagree with you David, but is this your own observation, and what is the reasoning behind your statement?

Either a loving family life with Ann Rutledge or the absolute commitment to politics addressing profound issues of the day and his work as an attorney afforded by time spent away from Mary were the two possible futures for Abraham Lincoln. The choice was made by providence.
(08-27-2025, 01:45 PM)RJNorton Wrote: Regarding Ann, there is a book I have called "The Shadows Rise" by John Evangelist Walsh. Walsh cites Douglas Wilson's research among 24 New Salem residents who were contacted by William Herndon. Although memories were obviously wavering after the passage of time, 22 of the 24 according to Wilson were favorable to the question, "Did Lincoln love or court Ann Rutledge?"

Thanks, Roger. I just ordered a hardbound copy of the book through AbeBooks. I have long been interested in that particular subject.
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Lincoln and Ann Rutledge - by observer - 08-27-2025, 08:24 AM
RE: Lincoln and Ann Rutledge - by Gene C - 08-27-2025, 10:28 AM
RE: Lincoln and Ann Rutledge - by David Lockmiller - 08-27-2025, 05:05 PM
RE: Lincoln and Ann Rutledge - by RJNorton - 08-27-2025, 01:45 PM
RE: Lincoln and Ann Rutledge - by Steve - 08-30-2025, 04:23 AM
RE: Lincoln and Ann Rutledge - by observer - 09-01-2025, 06:08 AM

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