Lincoln & Herndon

[Angela]

(07-07-2014 03:39 PM)LincolnToddFan Wrote:  Hi Angela,

I have read many times where Herndon wrote that Lincoln brought the children to the law office, and I also understand that he(Herndon) felt AL did so due to turmoil at home. But at no time have I ever read Herndon admit that AL confided that information to him. My understanding it was always Herndon's assumption.

Do you have access to any private letters between Herndon and Weik where Herndon says AL confided this to him? Could you quote them? Thanks!

Since I'm at work, I can only toss you what is online for now. Here is a letter from January 11, 1886 in which Herndon states "I would as a
matter of course know that Lincoln was driven from home, by a club,
knife, or tongue," which is very specific and therefor allows for the conclusion that they must have talked about this topic at one point.