Wilson, Douglas L., ed.; Davis, Rodney O., ed.; Graham, Mentor. 'Mentor Graham (William H. Herndon Interview)' in 'Herndon's Informants: Letters, Interviews, and Statements About Abraham Lincoln' . Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1998. [format: book], [genre: interview]. Permission: University of Illinois Press
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267. Mentor Graham (William H. Herndon Interview).

Oct. 10, 1866 ^[1]

Mentor Graham

Says that no foul or ill play was shown to Lincoln in his wrestle with Jack Armstrong — That it was an ordeal through which all Comers had to pass. Injustice has been done to the Clarry's Grove: that was settled up by a moral & intelligent set of people from East & South: they were gentlemen & ladies in Clary's Grove. The frolickers lived in little grove — about 1 ½ or 2 north of Clary's grove — ie — that is the Settlements were about that far apart

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