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Lincoln portrait stories from a Kentucky cousin's interview
Dennis F. Manks, Lincoln's cousin, recalls early Indiana years and schooling. He describes young Abe's height, curiosity, reading habits, and character, noting Nancy Hanks Lincoln's influence and a family life shaping the future president. He recounts plays, rail splitters, and Lincoln's temper and humor.
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Garfield Park
Chicago
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Cinclnnaii
Ohio
Louisville
L’ncoln
Tincoln National Life Insurance Company
Fort Wayne
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Lincoln
Paul Manahi
New Witham & Barton
Albert J Beveridge
Carl Sandburg
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Robert McIntyre
Mattoon, II
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Mr. Lincoln
Nancy Hanks
Thoma Lincon
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Baptist Church
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Henry Clay
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