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John George Nicolay

Lincoln's stature and strength, his intelligence and ambition - in short, all the elements which gave him popularity among men in New Salem, rendered him equally attractive to the fair sex of that village.

John George Nicolay

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Lincoln's qualities such as his physical presence, mental sharpness, and drive made him well-liked by the men in New Salem. These same traits also made him appealing to the women living there.

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