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Abe Lincoln enters politics amid Traylor family tale
The narrative follows Jameon and Sarah Traylor migrating to the Sangamon country with their children, meeting Lincoln friends, and Abe Lincoln’s early political aspirations. It covers village life in New Salem, clashes with Armatrone followers, and Abe’s preparation for a legislative bid while guiding Harry Needles and others through personal trials and moral choices.
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Jameon
Sarah Traylor
Josiah
Betsey
Vergennes
the Sangamon
Niagara Falls
John McNeil
Sarah
Harry
Yiasyin
Pune
Traylors
Lincoln
Sameon
New Salem
Jacek Armetrons
Linn
Lincoin
Ann
Elizens
Sohoeir
Ulal
Wimeelf
Jesso
Ale
Black Hawk
Missixeippi
Rock River
Reynolds
Abe
Sangamon Journal