Tag Archives: John G. Nicolay

Lincoln’s White House: A Book Review

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Feather Foster

If one had to describe Lincoln’s White House: The People’s House in Wartime, one could easily call it a string of pearls encased in a Tiffany box. It is more than just a mere delight. It is a treasure that … Continue reading →

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Abraham Lincoln and Smallpox

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Feather Foster

Abraham Lincoln suffered from variola (smallpox) when he was in the White House. November, 1863 Almost as an afterthought, President Lincoln had been invited to make “a few appropriate remarks” at an event in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In July, a massive … Continue reading →

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Col. Elmer Ellsworth, The Lincolns’ Favorite

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Few Lincoln favorites were as beloved by the entire Lincoln family as Elmer Ellsworth. The Young Militia Colonel Ephriam Elmer Ellsworth (1837-61) was a poor New York fellow with long bootstraps. Blessed with a charismatic personality, solid brains, and an … Continue reading →

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