This was fantastic! I really enjoyed your razor-sharp detail to history (as always), but I also loved reading the descriptions. My goodness, they knew how to write back then!
Again, another great attention to detail. When researching history, eyewitness accounts like you have in this post and in your posts of April 17, and April 22, 2025, where you quote objective observers like Baron Edouard de Stoeckl, who observed Lincoln on apparently many occasions, a much different image of the man appears than what is taught in late 20th century and early 21st century school books or in the current common media. Eyewitness accounts always have greater credibility than people living 160 years after his death. Also, interesting idea on the Marfan Syndrome. I have never heard that concept before. It prompted me to do some research on the syndrome. FYI, here are some links regarding the physical and mental aspects of the syndrome. Based on these aforementioned eyewitnesses, the physical symptoms sure seem to be present.
This research is in no way comprehensive, but the syndrome appears to have negative physical and mental effects on those afflicted. I hope this helps. Again, another great and thorough post by an excellent researcher and author. You seem to be on the road to recovery. Take care.
Thank you, Michael, I try my best to bring forth new information. I never heard of Marfan Syndrome either. I should have included links about the malady, but I'm glad you included some in your comments. You are very much appreciated!
Carefully sourced from a dearth of research, foreign and domestic; this sheds light on areas I didn’t even know existed. Marfans syndrome, one suspender, imagining people’s reactions when he entered the room. Very enjoyable read.
Though not a fan of Lincoln's presidency, I admired his intellect, his physical prowess, and later, his attempt to heal the wounds of a divided Union in which he had helped to accentuate.
First, it was not the “War Between the States.” It was the American Civil War, or the War of Southern Treason, if you will.
The obsession with Lincoln’s appearance, especially with his complexion, even when you cite descriptions by his contemporaries, hints of a less than subtle racism on your part.
Finally, he was not appointed to lead the United States during the Civil War, he was elected.
Southerners refer to the American Civil War as War Between the States. I write from a historical perspective about the South. How you determined I am, as you so eloquently mentioned I was a "racist" when you don't even know me is absolutely absurd. I have done much research on the South, and as I have said many times, the victors are the ones who write the history. As you mentioned on another post about your hatred of the South and General Lee, shows me you only know one side of the story, the one you were taught in school that the South was bad, and the Union was good, and it was all about slavery. If you knew your history, the Civil War was never about slavery in the first place, it was about the high tariffs placed on exported goods and the Emancipation Proclamation was a last-ditch effort to further divide the nation. The South was a thriving entity, while the North was suffering. I suggest you read about the Morrill Tariff that was imposed on the South and then you would understand why the South wanted to secede from the Union. I am truly sorry you have been poisoned by such bitterness that you can freely call a stranger such a hurtful name.
This was fantastic! I really enjoyed your razor-sharp detail to history (as always), but I also loved reading the descriptions. My goodness, they knew how to write back then!
An excellent work, Monica - well done!
Thank you, Stone! I'm trying to get back into the groove again. Recovery with this arm issue has been tough! I appreciate you very much! 💖
Dear Monica,
Again, another great attention to detail. When researching history, eyewitness accounts like you have in this post and in your posts of April 17, and April 22, 2025, where you quote objective observers like Baron Edouard de Stoeckl, who observed Lincoln on apparently many occasions, a much different image of the man appears than what is taught in late 20th century and early 21st century school books or in the current common media. Eyewitness accounts always have greater credibility than people living 160 years after his death. Also, interesting idea on the Marfan Syndrome. I have never heard that concept before. It prompted me to do some research on the syndrome. FYI, here are some links regarding the physical and mental aspects of the syndrome. Based on these aforementioned eyewitnesses, the physical symptoms sure seem to be present.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/marfan-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20350782
https://march.ai/post/Cf4RqEJk/understanding-the-mental-health-landscape-of-marfan-syndrome/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26526396/
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paolo-Gritti-3/publication/283509176_Psychiatric_and_neuropsychological_issues_in_Marfan_syndrome_A_critical_review_of_the_literature/links/659e640baf617b0d873a9a14/Psychiatric-and-neuropsychological-issues-in-Marfan-syndrome-A-critical-review-of-the-literature.pdf?__cf_chl_tk=lo2.0uPUhF6KCvDpKGPmP6TS2dX4Zb64Kk6tB71o8LM-1753259583-1.0.1.1-9b09rZPp3XJ1Qk93tXLW0FGUuM92LXrFuRzB68rxsQI
This research is in no way comprehensive, but the syndrome appears to have negative physical and mental effects on those afflicted. I hope this helps. Again, another great and thorough post by an excellent researcher and author. You seem to be on the road to recovery. Take care.
Thank you, Michael, I try my best to bring forth new information. I never heard of Marfan Syndrome either. I should have included links about the malady, but I'm glad you included some in your comments. You are very much appreciated!
Carefully sourced from a dearth of research, foreign and domestic; this sheds light on areas I didn’t even know existed. Marfans syndrome, one suspender, imagining people’s reactions when he entered the room. Very enjoyable read.
Thank you, Jarret!
Though not a fan of Lincoln's presidency, I admired his intellect, his physical prowess, and later, his attempt to heal the wounds of a divided Union in which he had helped to accentuate.
Thank you, Mad Dog for your comment! I certainly am glad you are following along with my publication. Your presence here is welcomed!
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First, it was not the “War Between the States.” It was the American Civil War, or the War of Southern Treason, if you will.
The obsession with Lincoln’s appearance, especially with his complexion, even when you cite descriptions by his contemporaries, hints of a less than subtle racism on your part.
Finally, he was not appointed to lead the United States during the Civil War, he was elected.
Lincoln was our greatest President, bar none.
Southerners refer to the American Civil War as War Between the States. I write from a historical perspective about the South. How you determined I am, as you so eloquently mentioned I was a "racist" when you don't even know me is absolutely absurd. I have done much research on the South, and as I have said many times, the victors are the ones who write the history. As you mentioned on another post about your hatred of the South and General Lee, shows me you only know one side of the story, the one you were taught in school that the South was bad, and the Union was good, and it was all about slavery. If you knew your history, the Civil War was never about slavery in the first place, it was about the high tariffs placed on exported goods and the Emancipation Proclamation was a last-ditch effort to further divide the nation. The South was a thriving entity, while the North was suffering. I suggest you read about the Morrill Tariff that was imposed on the South and then you would understand why the South wanted to secede from the Union. I am truly sorry you have been poisoned by such bitterness that you can freely call a stranger such a hurtful name.