Lincoln's Forgotten Friend, Leonard Swett
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (644 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0809332051 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Life with Lincoln in Central Illlinois Swett was a contemporary and friend of Abraham Lincoln. As young lawyers, they followed the judicial circuit in central Illinois, picking up cases in county seats. Before the advent of official districts attorneys, this included prosecution as well as defense assignments,. "Lincoln's Forgotten Friend Leonard Swett" according to Jay Dresser. At last, the story about one of the three Maine men close to Lincoln has been told, thanks to Bob Eckley. Leonard Swett, Eli Washburne, and Hannibal Hamlin all with western Maine roots were close friends and advisers to Lincoln. This book is full of historical detail and . A worthy biography Terry Esvelt Leonard Swett may not be completely forgotten, but he is probably known only to Lincoln aficianados. Swett was almost 17 years younger than Lincoln and became acquainted with him while riding the famed Eighth Circuit district court in Illinois with Lincoln and David Davis
Until now, no historian has explored Swett’s life or his remarkable relationship with the sixteenth president. Swett counseled Lincoln during the formation of his cabinet and served as an unofficial advisor and sounding board during Lincoln’s time in office. His eloquent and interesting writings about Lincoln are described and reproduced in this volume, some for the first time.With Lincoln’s Forgotten Friend, Eckley removes Swett from the shadows of history and sheds new light on Lincoln’s personal relationships and their valuable contributions to his career. Superior Achievement from the Illinois State Historical Society, 2013 . Eckley provides the first biography of Swett, crafting an intimate portrait of his experiences as a loyal member of Lincoln’s inner circle. Eckley chronicles Swett’s early life and the part he played in Lincoln’s political campaigns, including his role as an essential member