Thomas Lincoln wanted to see Abraham acquire an education but also beat him when neglecting farm chores for books. ... Joseph had helped frame Mississippi's first constitution, possessed a wide network of friends and political acquaintances, and was a highly sought after attorney.8 Joseph was able to give his brother a stable family center that was lacking in Jefferson's life and pressed Jefferson toward the Democratic Party.9 Joseph even eventually pushed Jefferson into an active political career....

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