Home of Abraham Lincoln in Springfield Ill
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Ohio--Delaware County--Sunbury--History--Early 20th century Personal narratives--American--Early 20th century Photography--Stereographs--United States--Early 20th century Travel--United States--Illinois--Sangamon County--Springfield--Early 20th century
Front of card: Abraham Lincoln Springfield, Ill. home This house was the home of Abraham Lincoln for a good many years. Three sons were born to Mr and Mrs Lincoln here, one of whom died in childhood. The lady who opened the door for us is a niece of Mrs Lincoln. Her mother was a sister of the latter. Many articles of furniture and bric-a-brac belonged to the Lincolns, this quite a lot of the furnishings belonged to Mrs Lincolns side of the family and of course to the lady who lives there. I especially remember the big old fashioned mahogany, hair cloth corned settee where Abraham courted Mrs Lincoln. To me this seemed a hallowed spot - where this great common man and his beautiful cultured, vivacious wife spent probably their best years -