Goodwin, Sadie, fl. 1861 to Susie B. Goodwin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02695 Author/Creator: Goodwin, Sadie, fl. 1861 Place Written: Springfield, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 February 1861 Pagination: 10 p. : envelope ; 22 x 14 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to her sister about family news and the weather. Describes a visit made to her home by the Lincoln family. Speaks critically of Mrs. Lincoln's ability to control her son and remarks on the poor behavior of Tad, "Sonny" whom she feels is spoiled and uncontrolled. States that when the Lincoln family departed, Mr. Lincoln went to Washington while Mrs. Lincoln went to St. Louis to visit her sister. States that a crowd formed at the depot to see him off and that Lincoln made a brief speech. Informs that the Lincolns will meet up again in Indianapolis. Comments that an acquaintance has told her stories about the Lincoln's courtship and mentions that Mrs. Lincoln's aristocratic family was opposed to the match. Discusses mutual acquaintances, future plans, and visitors. Addressed to Susie in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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