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Eva's avatar

What a lovely thing for him to do, to sit with that little girl and tell her he grew his whiskers for her.

It sounds like he was a genuinely decent man.

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Channon Coats's avatar

I smile reading this, as something I heard when in college 50 years ago, but couldn't verify. As a devoted A. Lincoln follower, I am so glad you confirmed it. He was an amazing man in a nightmare job and time, but managed such kindness and understanding for a child who would have been and still would be an advertising dynamo. Hurrah to the both of them and to us for electing such an individual of wisdom and love of and for "the people.". He probably would include by the people as well!

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Cate Salenger's avatar

It was a brilliant moment in time when leaders were conscientious and kind. I like to think about that and believe that one day we might experience that again.

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Channon Coats's avatar

Amen, sister! Amen

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E Daggar Art's avatar

What an extraordinary correspondence, these two letters. Thank you for sharing!

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Leara's avatar

What an extraordinary, touching exchange -- and moment in time. Thank you very much for sharing!

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