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1. The house at Eighth and Jackson.

Author

Ward, Geoffrey C.

Subjects
*HISTORIC sites, *UNITED States history, *DWELLINGS, LINCOLN Home National Historic Site (Springfield, Ill.)
Abstract

Discusses the clues uncovered during the 1989 restoration of Abraham Lincoln's house at Springfield, Illinois, and how it helped humanize his portrait. Home improvements; Newly found papers; Lincoln as father and husband; Lincoln's sons; Political history. INSET: `Here I have lived'.

Published
1989

2. Riding the Circuit with Lincoln.

Author

King, Willard

Subjects
*LAWYERS, *FRIENDSHIP
Abstract

The article presents David Davis' experience of being a lawyer. He and Abraham Lincoln joined the three-month circuit of fourteen countries comprising the Eight Judicial Circuit in Central Illinois. Davis' letters to his wife Sarah mentions Abraham Lincoln and his wife and sons. The paper emphasizes the friendship of Lincoln and Davis. A map showing their destination in Central Illinois is also presented.

Published
1955