Robert Todd Lincoln lived under the extensive shadow of his father beloved American president Abraham Lincoln Long after his father rsquo s death Robert rsquo s identity was engulfed by his father rsquo s overwhelming presence Lincoln rsquo s close friend Nicholas Murray Butler wrote that Robert often said ldquo No one wanted me for secretary of war they wanted Abraham Lincoln rsquo s son No one wanted me for minister to England they wanted Abraham Lincoln rsquo s son No one wanted me for president of the Pullman Company they wanted Abraham Lincoln rsquo s son rdquo Such frustration [... more]