On the Twain essay on Lincoln, so thoughtfully provided by Barb Schmidt: I don't know for sure, but I wouldguess thatClemens wrote it as afavor to Henry Watterson, notable newspaper editor, cousin of Clemens and long-time friend. They saw one another infrequently and communicated irregularly, but were still quite close. Watterson is listed as one of the Lincoln Birthplace Board members . Andy Hoffman