New conclusion on a possible Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg photo

[L Verge]

(09-25-2013 09:47 AM)RJNorton Wrote:  

(09-25-2013 09:33 AM)L Verge Wrote:  I also remember years ago, when Mr. Richter made his discovery, wondering whether or not Mr. Lincoln even rode a horse at Gettysburg.

Laurie, actually he did ride a horse. Carl Sandburg writes, "They were scheduled to start at ten o’clock and at that hour of the clock Lincoln in a black suit, high silk hat, and white gloves came out of the Wills residence, mounted a horse, and held a reception on horseback. At eleven the parade began to move. The President's horse seemed small for him, as some looked at it. Clark E. Carr, just behind the President, believed he noticed that the President sat erect and looked majestic to begin with and then got to thinking so that his body leaned forward, his arms hung limp, his head bent far down.

Thanks for getting me up to speed, Roger. I warned you in the beginning that I am very weak on general Lincoln history.