Hannibal Hamlin

[Juan Marrero]

(07-20-2018 03:42 PM)Steve Wrote:  I'm reposting an article from another thread to this one. It's a couple of memories regarding Hamlin by Alexander Williamson, the tutor of Willie and Tad Lincoln.


Source: Page 13 of the 27 Sept. 1891 edition of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle

If young Willie made such an observation about Vice-President Hamlin's unkempt appearance, it may be that he heard it from his parents, although it would seem uncharacteristic of the President to criticize another's appearance.

It reminds me of something I heard from a secret service agent who had protected presidential family members. He said that once a very young protectee told an agent while being driven to school, "[the president] says you all make too much." Apparently, it was seen as an endearing comment only in retrospect.