Category: Feature

Physical Courage Mr. Lincoln was “as brave a man as ever lived,” said longtime friend William Greene. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and Friends

Senate Campaign of 1858 The Lovejoy problem was not the only dispute among Republicans which Mr. Lincoln had to mediate. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and Friends

Nomination for the Presidency Mr. Lincoln “began gradually to lose his interest in the law and to trim his political sails at the same time. His recent success had stimulated his self-confidence…” View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and Friends

Presidency and Acquaintance Friendship was politically important as well as personally important to Mr. Lincoln’s election to the presidency. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and Friends

Firm Hand of Friendship Not all old acquaintances brought Mr. Lincoln joy. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and Friends

Concepts and Principles “I have no liquors in my house, and have never been in the habit of entertaining my friends in that way. I cannot permit my friends to do for me what I will not myself do.” View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and Friends

Limits of Friendship “He was now without means and out of business, but was anxious to remain with his friends who had treated him with so much generosity.” View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and Friends

Humor and Personality Rather than indulgence in drinking, dice or cards, Mr. Lincoln “sought relaxation in anecdotes. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and Friends

Bipartisan Friendship A fellow Sangamon County rail-splitter, George Close, noted that Mr. Lincoln’s early appeal was bipartisan. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and Friends

Social Relationships Mr. Lincoln was “one of the most companionable persons you will ever see in this world,” said New Salem resident Mentor Graham. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and Friends: Lawyers