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377. John T. Stuart (William H. Herndon Interview).

[1865 — 66?]

Lincoln & Stuart Coming down the hill

Delavan —

Stuart Said — Lincoln the time is Coming when you & I will have to be Democrats or Abolitionists — When that time Comes My mind is fixed — I cant Compromise the Slavery question

1848 — 50

Lincoln was a vegetable — His skin performed what other organs did for the He was sluggish — apathetic —

Library of Congress: Herndon-Weik Collection. Manuscript Division. Library of Congress. Washington, D.C. 4010v

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Notes.

1. These notes by William H. Herndon on a conversation with Stuart appear on the back of HW4010, a statement in the hand of Zane (§347).