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[Maine-ah]

after the assassination, and the death of their son Thomas she had depression and was prescribed laudanum, which caused hallucinations and anxiety, her hallucinations increased, so they prescribed more laudanum and chloral hydrate, which again increased the problems which is why she was committed. After 3 months of being committed, she was released to the custody of her sister, and declared competent.

So, she was basically committed due to her meds for depression.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Todd_Lincoln