In 1860, 11-year-old Grace Bedell wrote to Abraham Lincoln with an unusual suggestion: grow a beard. She believed women would find him more appealing and encour

In 1860, 11-year-old Grace Bedell wrote to Abraham Lincoln with an unusual suggestion: grow a beard. She believed women would find him more appealing and encourage their husbands to vote for him. Lincoln took her advice, and the rest is history. This is her letter: “NY Westfield Chatauque Co Oct 1…