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June 18th 2017

Published: June 18th 2017

I should probably blog on this before I forget. I had a rough week-10 days, needed to take pressure off. There are some times you just need to runaway. Clear your head, even if only for a short while. Several times I tried to get out to Groton. This time I succeeded. I know it's smart to travel with a buddy but there was none to be had. I've rarely been alone in my life so it was scary. ... Read Full Entry

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Paperwork

I guess paperwork was saved, locked away regarding Mary Todd Lincoln. Thank goodness! This type of thing is why I hold onto newspaper clippings. You want to remember the time that these things happened in

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Check

Among other things in here, Lincoln wrote out a check.

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Simple

Back when you didn't need what is it, 49c for a postcard now? and just a couple lines to get it to the right person.

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grandmother

This beautiful set up reminded me of a dresser that was in my grandmother's home. I believe this was in Mrs. Lincoln's room. My grandmother was born 1899 so this was the style.