Wilson, Douglas L., ed.; Davis, Rodney O., ed.; Lightfoot, John. 'John Lightfoot (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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525. John Lightfoot (William H. Herndon Interview).

Septr 13th '87

Saw John Lightfoot to day: he says that Oliphant ^[1] wrote the poetry about the Talisman — the Steam Boat of '32 — Says that Pollock was the Commander — remembers one verse of the poem — the same one that Matheny does — remembers the ball given in honor of the occasion — Mrs. Pollock — the mistress of Polic got tipsy & played the devil — so report said at the time in '32. The Elite and Cultured ladies of the city were in high dudgeon — highly offended. &c. &c.

Lightfoot further Says that it was currently reported in 38 — 40 that Lincoln Courted Sarah Rickard — that she flung him high & dry (Rember Speeds letter ^[2] about the word Sarah H) Don Matheny and Susan Rickard were Engaged to be married — Don died about '34 — 5 — Susan in subsequent years married Dav Talbott, whose wife went deranged because of the loss of any only daughter —

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