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The Mobile Item in Mobile, Alabama

02 Sep 1916

Page 10

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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1916

Page

10

Lincoln and Mary Todd marriage in Springfield tale

A fragment from 1916 recounts Lincoln and Mary Todd's courtship in 1840. It describes guardian plans, social pressures, and a quiet Springfield wedding with a small ceremony led by minister Dresser. The piece credits Mrs. Wallace and Mrs. Edwards for confirming dates and details of the nuptials.

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Lincoln Salem Lincolna Miss Todd Louisville Emily Todd Helms Mrs. Lincoln Mrs. Wallace Edwards Benjamin Edwards John Todd Stuart Wallace Ninian W. Edwards Jacksonville Simeon Francis
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Lincoln biographer defends Mrs Lincoln against long standing myths

The piece reviews Henry Rankin's Personal Recollections of Abraham Lincoln, arguing against claims of Lincoln's insanity and Mary Todd Lincoln's alleged hindrance. It details Rankin's portrayal of their marriage, Mrs. Lincoln's devoted care, and the couple's shared life amid illness, politics, and social scrutiny in Springfield and Washington.

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Abraham Lincoln United States Lincoln Henry B. Rankin Sangamon Valley G. P. Putnam’s Sons New York London Mr. Rankin Law Office Lincoln & Herndon Mr Todd Lincoln Lincgan Linaalman Dr. Wallace Herndon John T. Stuart B. F. Edwardes C.M. Smith Springield Springfield Washington Dom White House Ann Rutledge Miss Rutledge Salem Illinois Mary Todd Lincoln Filmore Oregon Mary Todd
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Merry Dames Ms Baend Br Gbrown Gros President Lincoln Rm. A Joshua Speed Speed Roniing Ray Wation Iptel Eighth Street Chatterton Rutledge Ann John Allen Olulualy Francis Tades Todd Star Company Great Britain Sangamon River Douglas Ford’s
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