Restricted How do the two first laddies compare?

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Did the two first ladies have somethings in common or were they completely different? Although both came from slave owning families, was Mary Todd Lincoln a southerner, or for that matter was Varina a true southerner? I know Varina was educated in Philadelphia and had Northern relatives (her father was originally from New Jersey).

What about the fashion style, was one more in style than the other? Mary did seem to like nice things, but I am not sure if Varina did. Both women seemed to have had their share of tragedies with their children. I am not sure either Mary or Varina were real popular with every one in their respected Capitals.

 

[CLuckJD]

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