Maynard, Nettie Colburn, 1841-1892 · Philadelphia, R. C. Hartranft · leaf 112
havebeen among bereaved families, orphan children, widows andstrong men whose hearts have been broken by the taking awayof their own; but I never saw the depth of sorrow that seemedto rest upon that gaunt, but expressive countenance. Yet therewas a light in those deep-sunk eyes that showed the man… … Mr. Lincoln turned to me. and laying his hand upon my head, utteredthese words in a manner that I shall never forget: My child, you possess avery singular gift ; but that it is of God, I have no doubt. I thank you forcoming here to-night. It is more important than perhaps any one present…
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 · Spiritualism
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