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Lincoln’s First Pardon: Private William Scott

By the time of Lincoln’s death, his reputation for compassion had become legendary. Captain Abe When Abraham Lincoln was around 22, living in New Salem, IL, he enlisted in the militia along with a bunch of his buddies. A skirmish … Continue reading

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Abraham Lincoln and Mary Owens

Abraham Lincoln was 22 when he moved to New Salem, Illinois New Salem A recreated village of New Salem is located on its original site less than an hour’s drive from Springfield, IL – and well worth the ride! Lincoln … Continue reading

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Abraham Lincoln and the Leg Cases

Abraham Lincoln had very little military knowledge when he became Commander-in-Chief. Lincoln’s Military Experience… …was next to nothing in 1861 when he became President. Thirty years earlier, as a young man, he volunteered with some New Salem fellows to fight … Continue reading

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