Hi , everyone: Not all that long ago I read: Mary Todd Lincoln; Author: Jean H. Baker NLS Book Number: RC 26662. As I recall, it profiled her life from childhood on; including her time in the White House and the aftermath of President Lincoln's assassination. She seems to have had a rather sad life, and I would say she probably suffered from mental illness. I believe her son, Robert, tried unsuccessfully to have her committed... Lynnsky Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; be not frightened, neither be dismayed; for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 Visit my blog at: http://lynnskyi.livejournal.com/ Enjoy the splendor of truth on EWTN.