Lincoln/Douglas debate

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(02-02-2013 02:22 PM)RJNorton Wrote:  Author Jean Baker writes that, prior to marrying Lincoln, Mary Todd told Douglas, "I can't consent to be your wife. I shall become Mrs. President, or I am the victim of false prophets, but it will not be as Mrs. Douglas."

Roger,

What source did Jean Baker cite for this quote from Mary Lincoln? I don't have Baker's book and with everything going on, I can't seem to get my hands on one to check on this source.

I am wondering if Douglas actually proposed marriage to Mary, if Mary told him this to prevent him from asking, or if the answer is something different altogether. Hard for me to form an opinion without some more context.

Thanks!