The Abraham Lincoln Family's Favorite Chicken Fricassee Recipe

Remove skin fom chicken pieces. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, mace and a slight sprinkling of marjoram. Place seasoned chicken pieces in a stew pan. Pour in cream and add butter which has already been rolled in flour. Cover pan tightly and set on medium-low heat and gently simmer until chicken is very tender. Do not boil. Cook for 1 hour. Serve hot. Serves about 6 to 8 people.