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Jack Armstrong (1804-1854)
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June 5, 2014 9:37 am
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Jack Armstrong (1804-1854)
“I suppose you have heard of Lincoln’s wrestling match with Jack Armstrong. I saw part of that. [Jack] Armstrong was one of the Clary Grove gang and it was their habit to initiate newcomers into town. Lincoln was…”
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