Existing comment:
William H. Herndon, Lincoln's law partner, 1818-1891.
Engraved on grave:
William H. Herndon,
Abraham Lincoln's law partner 17 years.
Dec. 25, 1818 - Mar. 18, 1891
The struggles of this age and succeeding ages for god and man -- religion -- humanity and liberty with all their complex and grand relations -- may they triumph and conquer forever, is my ardent wish and most fervent soul-prayer.
Febry 23, 1858
Wm. H. Herndon |