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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

April 4, 1853

        Our fourth son was born today! His name is Thomas Lincoln, but his head is so big, his body is quite small, and he is as wriggly as a tadpole, so I've called him Tad.  Tad seems to be a handful of a child, he has hardly stopped trying to escape Mary's arms all day!  He is truly a blessing, and I think his older brother, William,  will like to have a younger brother to play with.  I named him after my father, who I have mentioned that we had a somewhat strained relationship, but I hope, and I think, that it won't be the case here. 

Tad, a few years later.

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