Hi, Beth,
Marfan's Disease is symbolic with  a small torso with long lanky arms and 
legs, which Mr. Lincoln had.  The face is sunken and gaunt.  Not as visible 
due to the beard.  There are some other things that go with it, but the 
person with it usually does not or did not live much past 40.  Not only that, 
Mr. Lincoln wore that tall top hat which emphasized his lankiness.  You can 
probably check it out on the web.  I haven't read up on it in a while.

Joy

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