diane
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Apparently, it was very painful as well. Do you think it partially accounts for his crotchety nature?
I should think it wouldn't help! Varina remarked on having to deal with him when he was being imperious, and it wasn't fun. I suspect it had a good deal to do with his having to do everything himself - a lot of times people with illnesses are very controlling.