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Mary Lincoln Extra Credit Questions
03-07-2018, 08:40 AM (This post was last modified: 03-08-2018 12:01 AM by Donna McCreary.)
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RE: Mary Lincoln Extra Credit Questions
The grandson of Patrick Henry - who some thought exceeded his noble ancestor.

(02-08-2018 09:41 PM)Anita Wrote:  Kudos Eva, it was indeed liquor!! Jean Baker's book "Mary Todd Lincoln: A Biography" states on page 186:

"...And she made certain that unsolicited gifts of liquor to the White House went to the soldiers."

In addition to the items already mentioned, Mary also purchased chickens and turkeys to be sent to the hospitals for holiday meals.
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