Lincoln's Boys

[GARY POPOLO]

I am reading Lincoln's Men at the present and have to say it is a very good insight of the lives of both Nicolay and Hay. Daniel Epstein shows tells how each man had a special job and place in Lincoln's mind and heart. Reading this book Estein tells how these young men came from Springfield completely unaware of how Washington and its politics worked. They knew no one in Washington and yet dug in and from what I have read so far did a very good job. From the start Nicolay without any knowledge of Washington etiquette planned and executed the Presidents inauguration. Hay like Lincoln had a deep love and affection for Shakespeare. Many nights on there ride out to the soldiers home they would discuss literature, philology and Shakespeare.There is also another young man who is befriended by Lincoln named Stoddard. He also plays a large part in the day to day events in Lincoln's Washington. I am almost done reading this book and have enjoyed it very much. Best Gary