Laurie's daughter took a photo of Abraham Lincoln!

[RJNorton]

(08-28-2015 08:49 PM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote:  As for the first one I find the use of "Abe" in the engraved signature strange - I've always read Abraham Lincoln hated to be called like that. On the other hand I cannot recall reading a source for his dislike of this nickname - does anyone know?

I agree, Eva. I have always read he did not like it, but I do not recall ever seeing an original source for that statement. In an interview with William Herndon after the assassination Sarah Bush Johnston Lincoln constantly referred to him as "Abe." For example, she said, "I had a son, John, who was raised with Abe. Both were good boys: but I must say, both now being dead, that Abe was the best boy I ever saw." Would she call him "Abe" if he really hated it that much?