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Abe Lincoln in New Salem Wrestles and Plans a Future
In a vivid tale set in New Salem, Abe Lincoln considers law after an election defeat while seeking a livelihood that allows study. He allies with Maj. Stuart, helps avert a lynch mob at the Traylor cabin, and leads a community effort against raiders. A newborn named Samuel signals rebuilding and hope.
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Abe
Maj
John S. Stuart
Springfiel
Offut
John McNeil
Samuel Hill
Hill
McNeil
Roman Herndon
William Berry
New Salem
Ann Rutledge
Jack Kelso
Samson Traylor
Warry Needles
Abe Lincoln
Sangamon County
State
Republic
Berry and Lincoln
Springfield
Major Stuart
Berry
Samson
Traylor
Nuckles
St. Louis
Biggs
Alissourey
Tennessee
South Road
Philemon Morris
Alexander Ferguson
Martin Waddell
Robert Johnson
Joshua Miller
Ol’ Satan
Rassling
Radford
Sarah Traylor
New
Jack “Kelso
John Cameron
James Rutledge
Lincoln
Harry Needles
Harry
Bim Kelso
Samuel