Herndon's (and Lincoln's) Law practice went downhill and Herndon ended up penniless and "a great fan of the bottle."
Lincoln is also the only U.S. President to have a patent
Researching the biography took 15-20 years and Herndon spent much time looking up and locating people who had known Lincoln for their impressions of the man. And, he determined to write down all things, even ones that might show Lincoln in a somewhat negative light.
The book's publisher had giver Herndon an advance which is how he afforded the writer.
--Old Secesh
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
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Monday, April 20, 2015
Saturday, April 18, 2015
William Herndon Speaks on Lincoln-- Part 4: Lincoln's Herndon
William Herndon's book on Lincoln is usually referred to as "Herndon's Lincoln." Someone has also written a book called "Lincoln's Herndon." Herndon's book was not well received as he wrote of Lincoln both good and bad aspects. something that was usually not done in the gushy biographies back in the late 19th century.
Afterwards, there was a question and answer session with Ron Halverson, who portrayed Herndon, and the person from the Kenosha Civil War Museum.
William Herndon never visited Washington, D,C, when Lincoln was president. He continued to run the law office, figuring that Lincoln would rejoin him after his Presidency. They believe Herndon to be buried in Springfield. I looked up Herndon on Wikipedia which said he did visit D,C. once and was well received, but not invited to the private quarters of the White House. He is buried at the same cemetery in Springfield as Lincoln.
As far a s Lincoln's assassination, Halverson said it was a big tragedy as Herndon was a good friend. He decided to spend much of the rest of his life writing Lincoln's biography.
--Old Secesh
Afterwards, there was a question and answer session with Ron Halverson, who portrayed Herndon, and the person from the Kenosha Civil War Museum.
William Herndon never visited Washington, D,C, when Lincoln was president. He continued to run the law office, figuring that Lincoln would rejoin him after his Presidency. They believe Herndon to be buried in Springfield. I looked up Herndon on Wikipedia which said he did visit D,C. once and was well received, but not invited to the private quarters of the White House. He is buried at the same cemetery in Springfield as Lincoln.
As far a s Lincoln's assassination, Halverson said it was a big tragedy as Herndon was a good friend. He decided to spend much of the rest of his life writing Lincoln's biography.
--Old Secesh
William Herndon Speaks About Abraham Lincoln-- Part 1: "Billy"
From the joint meetings of the McHenry County Historical Society and Civil War Round Table.
William Herndon was the junior partner in the Lincoln-Herndon law office and Lincoln always called him "Billy." Lincoln, despite Herndon's junior status, always divided fees equally. Lincoln was never particular about what food he ate, nor was he much on how he dressed.
His trousers almost invariably were too short.
While on the circuit court and traveling, Lincoln used a carpet bag to carry his papers and changes of underwear. Back in Springfield, Lincoln would arrive at the office most days at around 9 a.m., then proceed to lie down on the sofa and read the newspaper which invariably was done aloud, much to "Billy's" consternation. That drove him crazy, but Lincoln said that reading aloud helped him remember what he read as he had not only seen the news, but heard it as well.
--Old Secesh
William Herndon was the junior partner in the Lincoln-Herndon law office and Lincoln always called him "Billy." Lincoln, despite Herndon's junior status, always divided fees equally. Lincoln was never particular about what food he ate, nor was he much on how he dressed.
His trousers almost invariably were too short.
While on the circuit court and traveling, Lincoln used a carpet bag to carry his papers and changes of underwear. Back in Springfield, Lincoln would arrive at the office most days at around 9 a.m., then proceed to lie down on the sofa and read the newspaper which invariably was done aloud, much to "Billy's" consternation. That drove him crazy, but Lincoln said that reading aloud helped him remember what he read as he had not only seen the news, but heard it as well.
--Old Secesh
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