253 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4b08c3431d7bab37d98d237105ce91bb.pdf ace7c0fa8d42e8c918812cb9fd7f4b3a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D.C. April 15. 10 a.m. My Dearest Julie Within the last 12 hours this city has been the scene of the most terrible tragedies that can be found upon the records of history. Abraham Lincoln, our noble, self sacrificing and patriotic President has fallen by the hand of an accursed, traitorous assassin. The fearful act was committed last evening at 10 oclock, at Ford's theatre in 10th Street. I was almost an eye witness of the melancholy occurrence, occupying a front seat in the "Parquette" not more than twenty feet from the President's box. I had been out and was just entering the inner door, when I heard the sharp report of a pistol and turned just in time to see the hell-hound of treason leap from the box upon the stage, and with glittering dagger flourishing above his head, disappear behind the scenes. As he leaped from the box he exclaimed "sic semper tyrannis"! and just befor he disappeared from the stage, he cried out. "I have done it---the South is avenged" It is impossible to describe the intense escitement that prevailed in the theatre. The audience arose as one person, and horror was stamped upon every face. I helped carry the President out, and we bore our precious burden into the house of Mr. Peterson, next door to my boarding house, where he remained until his death, which <hr /> melancholy event took place at precisely twenty two minutes past seven this morning. It is impossible to describe the awful event. The mind cannot contemplate the results, Mr. Lincoln, to see, and to know whom, was to honor and to love him, has relaxed his hold from the "Ship of State," to which he has clung, with such heroic and noble daring, during the past 4 years of a fratricidal war unknown and unparalleled. The good old ship is now at the mercy of the winds. God grant that she may survive the storm, and anchor in safety in some good harbor, in the harbor of peace and prosperity. But Tuesday evening last I listened to his voice, a voice from Richmond and the defeated army of General Lee, as it rang out clear and loud from the historic window of the Executive Mansion, in his last speech, the last he shall ever make. Cheer upon cheer greeted him last night as he entered the theatre. I looked plainly into his face and I assure you it was a smiling one, as he stooped in his last bow, the last one ever to be made to an enthusiastic audience, as he entered the door of his private box which was so appropriately decorated with Union flags. It is difficult to realize the fearful calamity though I have seen the brain motionless from its [place?] which but a few hours ago directed the affairs of this great Republic and the rattle of the wheels of the hearse upon the pavement has not yet died away, up the avenue, as the earthly remains of Abraham Lincoln are being borne to the Executive Mansion for a last brief residence there, preparatory to their being deposited in the vault of death. But I have not yet completed this dreadful chapter of horror. At the same hour of the attack upon Mr. Lincoln a murderer entered the house of Secretary Seward with designs upon the life of that good and patriotic statesman. After forcing his way into the house he was stopped by Mr. Frederick W. Seward the assistant secretary whose head he crushed in with the but end of a pistol and otherwise wounded. he then pushed his way to the chamber of the Secretary who was still suffering from his recent accident, the fracture of an arm and jaw, and dragging him from his bed attempted to cut his throat. This he partially succeeded in doing and would undoubtedly have accomplished it, had it not been for the interference of the nurse, a disabled soldier who received four stabs while dragging him from the prostrate body of Mr. Seward. Major Seward was also badly cut. <hr /> Supposing his work accomplished he started to leave the room at the door of which he met Mr. Hansell the chief messenger of this Department. In endeavoring to prevent the escape of the ruffian Mr. Hansell was severely wounded. It is possible that the Secretary will recover, but the assistant secretary is said to be beyond the influence of human skill and probably his soul has ere this passed that dreadful [bourn?] from which no traveler ever returns Since the 14" of April 1861, when fort Sumpter was first fired into nothing has occurred so calculated to exasperate the loyal millions of the country and cause them to demand vengeance upon the authors of this unholy rebellion. Leniency lost its champion when Abraham Lincoln ceased to breathe and now deeds must take the place of words.: Andrew Johnson is now President of the United States. Let us hope that his misconduct during the inauguration exercises, resulting from a too free use, on account of sickness, of spirits will be retrieved. I cannot think that he will be equal to an Abraham Lincoln, but, supported by the people of the country he will crush this hydra of treason and rebellion North and South so deep into the soil on which it germinated that the blasts from the trumpet of Gabriel will fail to call it forth on the morning of the resurrection: the crimson blood of a Lincoln of a Seward and of a hundred thousand fallen patriots and martyrs calls loudly for revenge and it calls not in vain. The news has just reached me that one traitor---at least,---in the city, has met his deserts. He dared to say, in company, that he was glad President Lincoln was dead: the words had hardly left his mouth before the bullet from the pistol of a union soldier went crashing through his brain and his soul was summoned to the awful presence of his maker with these horrible words upon his lips. The same fate awaits others if treason does not hold its infamous tongue. The greatest gloom pervades the city. Every house and store from the highest to the lowest is draped in mourning. The faces of the passers by are stamped with the most abject woe. The sun is hidden by black clouds and even the skies weep great tears of rain. Never has a nation passed through such an ordeal as this. It has been positively ascertained that the murderer of President Lincoln was John Wilkes Booth an actor who has appeared in Troy on several occasions. The officers of justice are at his heels and it is impossible for him to escape. A reward of $30,000 has already been offered for his apprehension. Write soon. Yours ever Dag. <hr /> Department of State W. Hunter C. C. Miss Julie Tremen Troy New York Box 619 <hr /> Daggett <hr /> Albert Daggett, a well known Trojan, now holding a clerkship in the State Department at Washington, was a witness to the tragedy at Ford's Theatre last Friday night. He had just re-entered the building, after a brief absence, when the pistol shot was fired, and he was one of those who bore the President to the house on the opposite side of the street---his own boarding place being next door. Mr. Hansell, the wounded messenger of the State Department, was attached to Mr. Daggett's bureau, under Secretary Seward. splendid assortment of Boys' Clothing, made up in the best of style---something that will please. Our friends and the public generally, are requesyed to call and see for themselves, at JOHNSON'S & BARRETT'S np5 208 and 210 River St. Sale of Clothing AT COST for the next thirty days, to close out our Winter stock, consisting of Overcoats, Undercoats, Pants, Vests. Boys' Overcoats and Boys' Suits. These goods were bought and made when gold was much lower than it is now. My object in selling these goods is to make room for new goods for Spring, give my customers the benefit of cheap clothing this Winter, and do good to all concerned. Call and buy one of my Overcoats and be comfortable, at 888 River street, Troy. ja12 ANTHONY LAWTON Smith Sharp, LONG AND FAVORABLY KNOWN to our citizens as a mechanic of superior taste and ability Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 7 p 33 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300339 T1865.04.15-MISC Title A name given to the resource Albert J. Daggett to Julie Tremen Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Daggett, Albert J. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Albert J. Daggett writes a letter to Miss Julie Tremen of New York in which Daggett describes the events in Washington on April 11 and the assassination of Lincoln. Daggett was in the audience at Ford's Theatre on that fateful evening. This is one of the most detailed accounts of the Lincoln assassination written very soon after the event. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D.C. April 15. 10 a.m. My Dearest Julie Within the last 12 hours this city has been the scene of the most terrible tragedies that can be found upon the records of history. Abraham Lincoln, our noble, self sacrificing and patriotic President has fallen by the hand of an accursed, traitorous assassin. The fearful act was committed last evening at 10 oclock, at Ford's theatre in 10th Street. I was almost an eye witness of the melancholy occurrence, occupying a front seat in the "Parquette" not more than twenty feet from the President's box. I had been out and was just entering the inner door, when I heard the sharp report of a pistol and turned just in time to see the hell-hound of treason leap from the box upon the stage, and with glittering dagger flourishing above his head, disappear behind the scenes. As he leaped from the box he exclaimed "sic semper tyrannis"! and just befor he disappeared from the stage, he cried out. "I have done it---the South is avenged" It is impossible to describe the intense escitement that prevailed in the theatre. The audience arose as one person, and horror was stamped upon every face. I helped carry the President out, and we bore our precious burden into the house of Mr. Peterson, next door to my boarding house, where he remained until his death, which <hr /> melancholy event took place at precisely twenty two minutes past seven this morning. It is impossible to describe the awful event. The mind cannot contemplate the results, Mr. Lincoln, to see, and to know whom, was to honor and to love him, has relaxed his hold from the "Ship of State," to which he has clung, with such heroic and noble daring, during the past 4 years of a fratricidal war unknown and unparalleled. The good old ship is now at the mercy of the winds. God grant that she may survive the storm, and anchor in safety in some good harbor, in the harbor of peace and prosperity. But Tuesday evening last I listened to his voice, a voice from Richmond and the defeated army of General Lee, as it rang out clear and loud from the historic window of the Executive Mansion, in his last speech, the last he shall ever make. Cheer upon cheer greeted him last night as he entered the theatre. I looked plainly into his face and I assure you it was a smiling one, as he stooped in his last bow, the last one ever to be made to an enthusiastic audience, as he entered the door of his private box which was so appropriately decorated with Union flags. It is difficult to realize the fearful calamity though I have seen the brain motionless from its [place?] which but a few hours ago directed the affairs of this great Republic and the rattle of the wheels of the hearse upon the pavement has not yet died away, up the avenue, as the earthly remains of Abraham Lincoln are being borne to the Executive Mansion for a last brief residence there, preparatory to their being deposited in the vault of death. But I have not yet completed this dreadful chapter of horror. At the same hour of the attack upon Mr. Lincoln a murderer entered the house of Secretary Seward with designs upon the life of that good and patriotic statesman. After forcing his way into the house he was stopped by Mr. Frederick W. Seward the assistant secretary whose head he crushed in with the but end of a pistol and otherwise wounded. he then pushed his way to the chamber of the Secretary who was still suffering from his recent accident, the fracture of an arm and jaw, and dragging him from his bed attempted to cut his throat. This he partially succeeded in doing and would undoubtedly have accomplished it, had it not been for the interference of the nurse, a disabled soldier who received four stabs while dragging him from the prostrate body of Mr. Seward. Major Seward was also badly cut. <hr /> Supposing his work accomplished he started to leave the room at the door of which he met Mr. Hansell the chief messenger of this Department. In endeavoring to prevent the escape of the ruffian Mr. Hansell was severely wounded. It is possible that the Secretary will recover, but the assistant secretary is said to be beyond the influence of human skill and probably his soul has ere this passed that dreadful [bourn?] from which no traveler ever returns Since the 14" of April 1861, when fort Sumpter was first fired into nothing has occurred so calculated to exasperate the loyal millions of the country and cause them to demand vengeance upon the authors of this unholy rebellion. Leniency lost its champion when Abraham Lincoln ceased to breathe and now deeds must take the place of words.: Andrew Johnson is now President of the United States. Let us hope that his misconduct during the inauguration exercises, resulting from a too free use, on account of sickness, of spirits will be retrieved. I cannot think that he will be equal to an Abraham Lincoln, but, supported by the people of the country he will crush this hydra of treason and rebellion North and South so deep into the soil on which it germinated that the blasts from the trumpet of Gabriel will fail to call it forth on the morning of the resurrection: the crimson blood of a Lincoln of a Seward and of a hundred thousand fallen patriots and martyrs calls loudly for revenge and it calls not in vain. The news has just reached me that one traitor---at least,---in the city, has met his deserts. He dared to say, in company, that he was glad President Lincoln was dead: the words had hardly left his mouth before the bullet from the pistol of a union soldier went crashing through his brain and his soul was summoned to the awful presence of his maker with these horrible words upon his lips. The same fate awaits others if treason does not hold its infamous tongue. The greatest gloom pervades the city. Every house and store from the highest to the lowest is draped in mourning. The faces of the passers by are stamped with the most abject woe. The sun is hidden by black clouds and even the skies weep great tears of rain. Never has a nation passed through such an ordeal as this. It has been positively ascertained that the murderer of President Lincoln was John Wilkes Booth an actor who has appeared in Troy on several occasions. The officers of justice are at his heels and it is impossible for him to escape. A reward of $30,000 has already been offered for his apprehension. Write soon. Yours ever Dag. <hr /> Department of State W. Hunter C. C. Miss Julie Tremen Troy New York Box 619 <hr /> Daggett <hr /> Albert Daggett, a well known Trojan, now holding a clerkship in the State Department at Washington, was a witness to the tragedy at Ford's Theatre last Friday night. He had just re-entered the building, after a brief absence, when the pistol shot was fired, and he was one of those who bore the President to the house on the opposite side of the street---his own boarding place being next door. Mr. Hansell, the wounded messenger of the State Department, was attached to Mr. Daggett's bureau, under Secretary Seward. splendid assortment of Boys' Clothing, made up in the best of style---something that will please. Our friends and the public generally, are requesyed to call and see for themselves, at JOHNSON'S & BARRETT'S np5 208 and 210 River St. Sale of Clothing AT COST for the next thirty days, to close out our Winter stock, consisting of Overcoats, Undercoats, Pants, Vests. Boys' Overcoats and Boys' Suits. These goods were bought and made when gold was much lower than it is now. My object in selling these goods is to make room for new goods for Spring, give my customers the benefit of cheap clothing this Winter, and do good to all concerned. Call and buy one of my Overcoats and be comfortable, at 888 River street, Troy. ja12 ANTHONY LAWTON Smith Sharp, LONG AND FAVORABLY KNOWN to our citizens as a mechanic of superior taste and ability Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1407c39f5c940c2708c9d0195c501a64.pdf 8b985d20b7e392f52251813d3a941c9e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 1st Co. 1st Squadron [illegible] Cav. Saturday April 15/65 Washington DC. Dearest Henrietta. I recd a letter from Susie two or three days ago. I have not answered it yet. President Lincoln is dead. he was shot last night at half past ten at Fords Theatre on tenth st. [near?] Av. he died towards morning. at the same time an attempt was made to assassinate Secretary Seward at his residence on 15 1/2 St opposite the Park. it is thought he will recover but one of his sons stabbed at same time will not recover. another son was also injured. It is rumored J. Wilkes Booth an actor & the supposed assassin of the President has been caught near Baltimore. again the rumor is contradicted. attempts were too supposed to have been made to take the lives of Secretary Stanton & other members of the Cabinet. Grant was reported killed. & for a time the wildest rumors prevailed. a citizen asked a soldier the news. the soldier told him "Lincoln was dead" the citizen said "good" when the soldier shot him. the streets are thronged the people excited & no more dare use disloyal words. heavy patrols & guards are out. This morning three of the assassinators were caught by some men of the 2nd Co. of our Squadron - a detail from the squadron a few days since having been sent to the Virginia side for Picket duty - while they were trying to escape near Ft Ringgold - one of our men in taking them was shot in the arm and men remaining here were called out & on duty all last night. I am not on to day but think will have to <hr /> go on to night. For almost two weeks past victory has followed upon victory. the roar of artillery firing each succeding salute, was heard through the city gladdning the hearts of the Loyal. the city was night after night illuminated. rockets were thrown up & fireworks blazed all over the city. the streets were thronged with joyous crowds. transparencies mottoes & evergreen wreaths were displayed from Private as well as Public buildings. the Govt. & Military Depts. were hung & festooned with flags. battle Corps. Division, Artillery, Navy, Signal & Cavalry guidons & Standards & at the Principal places. Bands playing right before dark jubilant over Lees surrender was most brilliant of all - a full moon rode in a clear sky. the entire city was one blaze of Light. the display of fireworks was spendid & gay & happy throngs crowded the streets until late at night. yesterday was the anniversary of the fall of Ft Sumter & at the same time the anniversary of it recapture & the restoration of the National flag on its walls [&?] it was talked of making in future one of our festal days & at its close it is by a midnight murder of our President turned into a day of mourning. yesterday was a warm bright spring day & though clouds were gathering the moon still shone bright as I turned towards my quarters from near the Theatre where I staid until about two oclock. To day it is raining & drizzling - gloomy dismal rain at intervals. the church bells are tolling. the city is draped in mourning & flags are at half mast & <hr /> a gloom has settled down over all. I had a night pass last night & it was my intention to go to Grovers Theatre. I was somewhat late & seeing it was crowded turned to go to Fords - where the President was shot - when a large torchlight procession from the Arsenal coming up the Av. with blazing torches transparencies fireworks & music & banners attracted my attention. after I had watched that awhile it was rather late to go to the Theatre & I went to a Concert saloon on the Av. While there a boy came in & told that the President was shot. the saloon was instantly emptied. I could not at first believe it. Cavalry dashing madly down the [stony?] street & infantry hurrying down told it must be so. a sergt belonging to our Command who had been at the theatre coming along told me it was so. I went to the place. Mr Lincoln had been taken to a house opposite. the street was thronged, guards mounted & infantry, kept back the crowd. Senaters & members of the cabinet & General Angus & staff hastened in. several arrests were made by the military & the crowd cried to the officer ordering the arrest "that is right" the crowd was deeply moved & grieved, their silence & low consultations as the talked in groups showed that & when a Lady announced that the President could not live I noticed many smote their hands together in grief. mutterings & threats of vengence were heard on every side. the soldiers stood together by threes & fours, threatening death to all rebels or their sympathizers - & all expressed their willingness to reinlist again if it was necessary to avenge the President's death. several unlucky rebel soldiers, Paroled, who were <hr /> found on the streets by our soldiers, were severly handled. coming to my quarters on some of the side streets groups of ladies at the windows & balconies & men on the streets talking as late as two in the morning. when I got to my quarters all had left but a few. this morning we were ordered to keep ourselves in readiness to move out any moment. most probaly have to do duty to night. I was on the av. but an hour ago. Vice President Johnson was Inagurated at 11 am to day as President of the U.S. All saloons are closed. the Theatres are closed & notice put up they will stay so for an indefinite time. as I passed the Presidential mansion I noticed groups of contrabands, sitting along the curb & on the sidewalk & looking through the iron fence at the house - now heavily guarded -wistfully sad & dejected. they have lost a father & they know it & as they pass along the streets they are not afraid to ask a soldier - ask if the President is dead or Mr Seward & why should they not. My own feelings last night were gloomy and bitter. I would have joined in any outbreak & like other soldiers felt that I could do most anything reinlist if necessary to avenge the Presidents death: & to show the traitors North & South that they must [come?] [under?] no rebel soldiers done this. men that go openly out & fight even for a wrong cause generally have too much honor to stab in the dark. it is rebel sympathizers & citizens bushwhackers those who at the front sneak up in the night & pick off our pickets who do this. a rebel soldier has no sympathy with them Your brother J Thoman <hr /> Miss Henrietta Thoman Crestline Ohio Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 5 p 25 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300556 T1865.04.15-MISC-2 Title A name given to the resource J. Thoman to Henrietta Thoman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thoman, J. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource J. Thoman writes to his sister, Henrietta Thoman of Crestline, Ohio, regarding Lincoln's assassination. He recounts that when a soldier told a citizen that Lincoln was dead, the citizen said "Good." He describes other aspects of Washington in mourning and the torchlight parade. While the letter is written in one penmanship, the envelope is addressed in caligraphy. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 1st Co. 1st Squadron [illegible] Cav. Saturday April 15/65 Washington DC. Dearest Henrietta. I recd a letter from Susie two or three days ago. I have not answered it yet. President Lincoln is dead. he was shot last night at half past ten at Fords Theatre on tenth st. [near?] Av. he died towards morning. at the same time an attempt was made to assassinate Secretary Seward at his residence on 15 1/2 St opposite the Park. it is thought he will recover but one of his sons stabbed at same time will not recover. another son was also injured. It is rumored J. Wilkes Booth an actor & the supposed assassin of the President has been caught near Baltimore. again the rumor is contradicted. attempts were too supposed to have been made to take the lives of Secretary Stanton & other members of the Cabinet. Grant was reported killed. & for a time the wildest rumors prevailed. a citizen asked a soldier the news. the soldier told him "Lincoln was dead" the citizen said "good" when the soldier shot him. the streets are thronged the people excited & no more dare use disloyal words. heavy patrols & guards are out. This morning three of the assassinators were caught by some men of the 2nd Co. of our Squadron - a detail from the squadron a few days since having been sent to the Virginia side for Picket duty - while they were trying to escape near Ft Ringgold - one of our men in taking them was shot in the arm and men remaining here were called out & on duty all last night. I am not on to day but think will have to <hr /> go on to night. For almost two weeks past victory has followed upon victory. the roar of artillery firing each succeding salute, was heard through the city gladdning the hearts of the Loyal. the city was night after night illuminated. rockets were thrown up & fireworks blazed all over the city. the streets were thronged with joyous crowds. transparencies mottoes & evergreen wreaths were displayed from Private as well as Public buildings. the Govt. & Military Depts. were hung & festooned with flags. battle Corps. Division, Artillery, Navy, Signal & Cavalry guidons & Standards & at the Principal places. Bands playing right before dark jubilant over Lees surrender was most brilliant of all - a full moon rode in a clear sky. the entire city was one blaze of Light. the display of fireworks was spendid & gay & happy throngs crowded the streets until late at night. yesterday was the anniversary of the fall of Ft Sumter & at the same time the anniversary of it recapture & the restoration of the National flag on its walls [&?] it was talked of making in future one of our festal days & at its close it is by a midnight murder of our President turned into a day of mourning. yesterday was a warm bright spring day & though clouds were gathering the moon still shone bright as I turned towards my quarters from near the Theatre where I staid until about two oclock. To day it is raining & drizzling - gloomy dismal rain at intervals. the church bells are tolling. the city is draped in mourning & flags are at half mast & <hr /> a gloom has settled down over all. I had a night pass last night & it was my intention to go to Grovers Theatre. I was somewhat late & seeing it was crowded turned to go to Fords - where the President was shot - when a large torchlight procession from the Arsenal coming up the Av. with blazing torches transparencies fireworks & music & banners attracted my attention. after I had watched that awhile it was rather late to go to the Theatre & I went to a Concert saloon on the Av. While there a boy came in & told that the President was shot. the saloon was instantly emptied. I could not at first believe it. Cavalry dashing madly down the [stony?] street & infantry hurrying down told it must be so. a sergt belonging to our Command who had been at the theatre coming along told me it was so. I went to the place. Mr Lincoln had been taken to a house opposite. the street was thronged, guards mounted & infantry, kept back the crowd. Senaters & members of the cabinet & General Angus & staff hastened in. several arrests were made by the military & the crowd cried to the officer ordering the arrest "that is right" the crowd was deeply moved & grieved, their silence & low consultations as the talked in groups showed that & when a Lady announced that the President could not live I noticed many smote their hands together in grief. mutterings & threats of vengence were heard on every side. the soldiers stood together by threes & fours, threatening death to all rebels or their sympathizers - & all expressed their willingness to reinlist again if it was necessary to avenge the President's death. several unlucky rebel soldiers, Paroled, who were <hr /> found on the streets by our soldiers, were severly handled. coming to my quarters on some of the side streets groups of ladies at the windows & balconies & men on the streets talking as late as two in the morning. when I got to my quarters all had left but a few. this morning we were ordered to keep ourselves in readiness to move out any moment. most probaly have to do duty to night. I was on the av. but an hour ago. Vice President Johnson was Inagurated at 11 am to day as President of the U.S. All saloons are closed. the Theatres are closed & notice put up they will stay so for an indefinite time. as I passed the Presidential mansion I noticed groups of contrabands, sitting along the curb & on the sidewalk & looking through the iron fence at the house - now heavily guarded -wistfully sad & dejected. they have lost a father & they know it & as they pass along the streets they are not afraid to ask a soldier - ask if the President is dead or Mr Seward & why should they not. My own feelings last night were gloomy and bitter. I would have joined in any outbreak & like other soldiers felt that I could do most anything reinlist if necessary to avenge the Presidents death: & to show the traitors North & South that they must [come?] [under?] no rebel soldiers done this. men that go openly out & fight even for a wrong cause generally have too much honor to stab in the dark. it is rebel sympathizers & citizens bushwhackers those who at the front sneak up in the night & pick off our pickets who do this. a rebel soldier has no sympathy with them Your brother J Thoman <hr /> Miss Henrietta Thoman Crestline Ohio Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/53a7230591d57d2a6df6a1f5bf4e5f66.pdf 484f3169790531dde5e205c713a5a893 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (Upper left-hand corner; 150) Office of the President Treasury Building Washington City D. C. April 7th 1865. Hon B. B. French Comr. Public Buildings The President directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 15 inst. and to say that he thanks you for your kind expressions of confidence and friendship I am Sin Respy Yr. Obt. Servt R. D. Massey Col & Mil. Sec'y Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300340 T1865.04.17-MISC Title A name given to the resource Reuben Massey to Benjamin B. French Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mussey, Reuben Delevan; Johnson, Andrew Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource As President Andrew Johnson's secretary, Reuben D. Massey writes B.B. French the following: "The President directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 15th inst. And to say that he thanks you for your kind expressions of confidence and friendship." The letter is written on paper with a black mourning border. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (Upper left-hand corner; 150) Office of the President Treasury Building Washington City D. C. April 7th 1865. Hon B. B. French Comr. Public Buildings The President directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 15 inst. and to say that he thanks you for your kind expressions of confidence and friendship I am Sin Respy Yr. Obt. Servt R. D. Massey Col & Mil. Sec'y Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f84580b302e89874edec2ee16919e00a.pdf 7ebc466f042c76e538d82bfcbfb1965d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Write immediately as I am anxious to hear from You tell us where you was and what you Where doing when you learned the news. Washington D.C. Apl. 17th 1865 Dear Friend Johnny You must excuse me for not Writing you befor but as the Old saying says better late than never." so here goes. I hardly think a letter from this city Especially at this time and from an Old Friend will be apt to be thrown to one side and forgoten. I also send You enclosed in this letter a piece of the Shirt Bosom worn By the President on the night of his Murder and remained on him until he died. I wish You to give a piece of it to Billy Denver and Tom Greene, I could sell every inch of it for $5. But prefer dividing it among my Friends and more especially You Billy and Tom for I know You will keep and appreciate it also remember the doner and while looking upon it recollect that he Never forgets his Old and True Friends, I have his Nec tie and would not take $50 for it have been offered $10 for it several times," I suppose you would like to know how I came by his clothes. Well the morning he died, Genl Rucker came immediately to Our Shop and had a Common Pine Box made to bring <hr /> [LETTER ENCLOSES CLOTH FRAGMENT; FIRST PAGE REPEATED WITH CLOTH MOVED TO EXPOSE DIFFERENT WORDS; TRANSCRIPTION MERGES THE TWO] <hr /> him from 10th St to the White House in after they arrived at the House they cut his clothes off of him and threw them in the Box we made and sent the Box back to the Shop for safe keeping it was placed in My Charge in My Room the Hardware Department, and Just as soon as the coast was clear I unscrewed the lid and went through the Ward Robe for relics, I found on one of the Sleeves of his Shirt one of his sleeve Buttons Black enameled trimed with gold and the letter L on the outside with A.L underneath that I sent to the Sect of War the Bosom of his Shirt was the Next thing which met my Eye as it had considerable Blood upon it so I Just confescated the whole of it the piece I send You and another about the Same size is all I have left the Nec tie I wouldnt part with under any consideration I have taken all the Screws out of the Box which were turned down on him from 10th St to his house and have put others in their place, I will give You one when I come Home; the Box he was brought up in is within 5 ft of My Desk where I am Now Writing. dont forget to give Tom and Billy a piece of it the ("Shirt Bosom") The Murder took place Just 25 minutes to Eleven on last Friday Night at Fords Theatre on 10th St. the play <hr /> was Our American Cousin. I was at Grovers Theatre Next to Jim Lamberts Just 3 1/2 Blocks from Fords they were playing Aladdin or the Wonderful lamp and had Just commenced the 4th act I was at the time Sitting between 2 Detectives Friends of mine and one of them had Just asked me the time which was 20 Minutes to Eleven Miss German had Just finished a song called Sherman Marching down to the Sea and was about to repeat it when the door of the Theatre was pushed violently open and a Man rushed in exclaiming turn Out For Gods Sake the President has been Shot in his private Box at Fords Theatre he then rushed out every boddy seemed glued to the spot I for one and I think I was one of the First who attempted to moove ("it was either me or apple Jack for I was full of that") Every body followed I made straight for Fords and such another Excighted Crowed I Never before whitnessed I asked who did it and was informed Wilks Booth they were Just Bringing the President out when I arrived on the Spot I will leave the papers to tell You the rest, Business is entirely suspended and the Whole City is draped in Mourning the Excightment has pretty well <hr /> died out, they have embalmed the Boddy of the President and it will lay in State tomorrow and next day and the Funeral takes place on Thirsday. We had a Big time last Week in the illumination line but that is all Forgoten the Theatres Stores Every place of Business and the Gin Mills are all closed and perfectly inundated with crape it dont do for a Man to Open his Mouth unless he talks the right way." $30000 reward has been offered here for the arrest and coviction of the Murderer and upt to date they are still at large," Sewards House is Just 5 1/2 Blocks from Fords Theatre in the rear of Jackson Square and Nearly Opposite the White House on 15 and 1/2 St. he is getting allong finely but his Son is very low indeed Friday Night Was a Night long to be remembered by me I was on the Streets all Night. its impossible for me to discribe the scenes as they occured here the City was in one continual whirl of excightment crowds on every corner and 10th St was one solid Mass of excighted men flourishing knives and revolvers and yelling down with the Traitors instead of hunting for them Well Johnny I will have to bring this to a close, Give My Regards to Your Mother Tom Billy and all enquiring Friends. Write soon and dont forget to give Billy and Tom a piece of that Bosom. for as true as Heaven I swair its Just wat I have represented it to be. Receive this togather with My Best Respects and Wishes from Your True Friend Mose Sandford <hr /> John Beatty, Esq Exchange Broker Jersey City New Jersey (Please Forward) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data fabric, paper and ink 7 p 25 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300341 T1865.04.17-MISC-2 Title A name given to the resource Mose Sandford to John Beatty Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sandford, Mose Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mose Sandford writes a remarkable letter to "Friend Johnny" describing the circumstances under which Lincoln's body was transported to the White House from 10th St. and describing the return of Lincoln's clothing and other possessions to Sandford at the Relyea offices. Sandford presents to his friend a portion of the shirt front (shirt bosom) worn by Lincoln the night of the assassination. In a further section of the letter he describes the excitement in Washington after the assassination and the mood of the crowds. The letter has a small rectangular fragment form the blood-stained shirt front, as described in Sandford's letter, neatly clipped to the first page of the letter. The original envelope is addressed to John [ ], Exchange Street, Jersey City. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Write immediately as I am anxious to hear from You tell us where you was and what you Where doing when you learned the news. Washington D.C. Apl. 17th 1865 Dear Friend Johnny You must excuse me for not Writing you befor but as the Old saying says better late than never." so here goes. I hardly think a letter from this city Especially at this time and from an Old Friend will be apt to be thrown to one side and forgoten. I also send You enclosed in this letter a piece of the Shirt Bosom worn By the President on the night of his Murder and remained on him until he died. I wish You to give a piece of it to Billy Denver and Tom Greene, I could sell every inch of it for $5. But prefer dividing it among my Friends and more especially You Billy and Tom for I know You will keep and appreciate it also remember the doner and while looking upon it recollect that he Never forgets his Old and True Friends, I have his Nec tie and would not take $50 for it have been offered $10 for it several times," I suppose you would like to know how I came by his clothes. Well the morning he died, Genl Rucker came immediately to Our Shop and had a Common Pine Box made to bring <hr /> [LETTER ENCLOSES CLOTH FRAGMENT; FIRST PAGE REPEATED WITH CLOTH MOVED TO EXPOSE DIFFERENT WORDS; TRANSCRIPTION MERGES THE TWO] <hr /> him from 10th St to the White House in after they arrived at the House they cut his clothes off of him and threw them in the Box we made and sent the Box back to the Shop for safe keeping it was placed in My Charge in My Room the Hardware Department, and Just as soon as the coast was clear I unscrewed the lid and went through the Ward Robe for relics, I found on one of the Sleeves of his Shirt one of his sleeve Buttons Black enameled trimed with gold and the letter L on the outside with A.L underneath that I sent to the Sect of War the Bosom of his Shirt was the Next thing which met my Eye as it had considerable Blood upon it so I Just confescated the whole of it the piece I send You and another about the Same size is all I have left the Nec tie I wouldnt part with under any consideration I have taken all the Screws out of the Box which were turned down on him from 10th St to his house and have put others in their place, I will give You one when I come Home; the Box he was brought up in is within 5 ft of My Desk where I am Now Writing. dont forget to give Tom and Billy a piece of it the ("Shirt Bosom") The Murder took place Just 25 minutes to Eleven on last Friday Night at Fords Theatre on 10th St. the play <hr /> was Our American Cousin. I was at Grovers Theatre Next to Jim Lamberts Just 3 1/2 Blocks from Fords they were playing Aladdin or the Wonderful lamp and had Just commenced the 4th act I was at the time Sitting between 2 Detectives Friends of mine and one of them had Just asked me the time which was 20 Minutes to Eleven Miss German had Just finished a song called Sherman Marching down to the Sea and was about to repeat it when the door of the Theatre was pushed violently open and a Man rushed in exclaiming turn Out For Gods Sake the President has been Shot in his private Box at Fords Theatre he then rushed out every boddy seemed glued to the spot I for one and I think I was one of the First who attempted to moove ("it was either me or apple Jack for I was full of that") Every body followed I made straight for Fords and such another Excighted Crowed I Never before whitnessed I asked who did it and was informed Wilks Booth they were Just Bringing the President out when I arrived on the Spot I will leave the papers to tell You the rest, Business is entirely suspended and the Whole City is draped in Mourning the Excightment has pretty well <hr /> died out, they have embalmed the Boddy of the President and it will lay in State tomorrow and next day and the Funeral takes place on Thirsday. We had a Big time last Week in the illumination line but that is all Forgoten the Theatres Stores Every place of Business and the Gin Mills are all closed and perfectly inundated with crape it dont do for a Man to Open his Mouth unless he talks the right way." $30000 reward has been offered here for the arrest and coviction of the Murderer and upt to date they are still at large," Sewards House is Just 5 1/2 Blocks from Fords Theatre in the rear of Jackson Square and Nearly Opposite the White House on 15 and 1/2 St. he is getting allong finely but his Son is very low indeed Friday Night Was a Night long to be remembered by me I was on the Streets all Night. its impossible for me to discribe the scenes as they occured here the City was in one continual whirl of excightment crowds on every corner and 10th St was one solid Mass of excighted men flourishing knives and revolvers and yelling down with the Traitors instead of hunting for them Well Johnny I will have to bring this to a close, Give My Regards to Your Mother Tom Billy and all enquiring Friends. Write soon and dont forget to give Billy and Tom a piece of that Bosom. for as true as Heaven I swair its Just wat I have represented it to be. Receive this togather with My Best Respects and Wishes from Your True Friend Mose Sandford <hr /> John Beatty, Esq Exchange Broker Jersey City New Jersey (Please Forward) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2e9a8fec219fac7dac78d64e20e14f7a.pdf 254d372a76d2339fe08b8799a93b85b6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington. April 20 1865. Dr. Charles Brown Embalmer. Sir: The Secretary of War desires that you shall accompany the remains of the late President Lincoln to Springfield, Ills. The train will leave the depot to-morrow morning punctually at eight o'clock. I enclose a programme and time-card for the journey. All necessary arrangements are made for your transportation etc. I am, Sir, Very Respectfully Yr. obdt. svt. E D Townsend Assistant Adjutant General. <hr /> (FRONT OF ENVELOPE) (Missing letters due to torn left side of envelope) S. BROWN & ALEXANDER, GOV'T EMBALMERS. To Armies operating against Rich-nd, NORFOLK VA MAR 6 [illegible] 3 U.S. POSTAGE 3 3 THREE CENTS 3 Dr. Charles D. Brown. Care Drs. Brown & Alexander Embalmers for Army & Navy, Penn. Ave. near 11th St. Washington D. C. <hr /> (BACK OF ENVELOPE) Hair & Shirt Collar of Presdt Lincoln C Ga [illegible, faded letters] [illegible] Ave near [illegible] Brooklyn Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 25 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 301019 T1865.04.20-MISC-1 Title A name given to the resource E. D. Townsend to Charles Brown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Townsend, E. D. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-20 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource E. D. Townsend writes to Dr. Charles Brown informing the embalmer that the Secretary of War wishes him to accompany the remains of the late President to Springfield for interment. A printed time table for the special train conveying Lincoln's remains once accompanied the letter. The letter is mounted on heavy board. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington. April 20 1865. Dr. Charles Brown Embalmer. Sir: The Secretary of War desires that you shall accompany the remains of the late President Lincoln to Springfield, Ills. The train will leave the depot to-morrow morning punctually at eight o'clock. I enclose a programme and time-card for the journey. All necessary arrangements are made for your transportation etc. I am, Sir, Very Respectfully Yr. obdt. svt. E D Townsend Assistant Adjutant General. <hr /> (FRONT OF ENVELOPE) (Missing letters due to torn left side of envelope) S. BROWN & ALEXANDER, GOV'T EMBALMERS. To Armies operating against Rich-nd, NORFOLK VA MAR 6 [illegible] 3 U.S. POSTAGE 3 3 THREE CENTS 3 Dr. Charles D. Brown. Care Drs. Brown & Alexander Embalmers for Army & Navy, Penn. Ave. near 11th St. Washington D. C. <hr /> (BACK OF ENVELOPE) Hair & Shirt Collar of Presdt Lincoln C Ga [illegible, faded letters] [illegible] Ave near [illegible] Brooklyn Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/11fd8811e98a0716feb711c3070cf8ac.pdf bf6a148e2f3b9b5ae87cc4962ffddab3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [FREE TRANSPORTATION.] War Department, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE. Washington, April 20, 1865. Dr. Chas. Brown & 1 asst. are invited to accompany the remains of the late President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN from the City of Washington to Springfield, Illinois. BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR: E D Townsend Assistant Adjutant General. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 8 x 11 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 301020 T1865.04.20-MISC-2 Title A name given to the resource Railroad pass on the Lincoln funeral train Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Townsend, E.D. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-20 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource E.D. Townsend completed this partially-printed railroad pass inviting Dr. Charles Brown and his assistant to accompany Lincoln's remains from Washington to Springfield. The pass is printed on a black bordered card. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [FREE TRANSPORTATION.] War Department, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE. Washington, April 20, 1865. Dr. Chas. Brown & 1 asst. are invited to accompany the remains of the late President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN from the City of Washington to Springfield, Illinois. BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR: E D Townsend Assistant Adjutant General. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2762028c36f90425cd41e56fb33d430b.pdf cca2277e000bde2dbf51ff85c997e8a7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. {FREE TRANSPORTATION.} War Department, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, Washington, April 20, 1865. Thos F. Pendel, Esq invited to accompany the remains of the late President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN from the City of Washington to Springfield, Illinois. BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR: E D Townsend Assistant Adjutant General. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 9 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300342 T1865.04.20-MISC-3 Title A name given to the resource Railroad pass on the Lincoln funeral train Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Townsend, E.D. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-20 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource E.D. Townsend completed this partially-printed railroad pass inviting Thomas H. Pendel, an employee at the White House, to accompany Lincoln's remains from Washington to Springfield. The pass is printed on a black bordered card. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. {FREE TRANSPORTATION.} War Department, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, Washington, April 20, 1865. Thos F. Pendel, Esq invited to accompany the remains of the late President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN from the City of Washington to Springfield, Illinois. BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR: E D Townsend Assistant Adjutant General. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/762e46b7e49043f0fb9469d1cca2fffe.pdf 289cfe65366ec72c407d441495ff49ff Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. City Inspector's Office. New-York, April 24 1865 PERMISSION is hereby given to Peter Rebyea to remove the remains of Abraham Lincoln Died of Pistol Shot Wound now in the City to Springfield Ill for Interment. F. J. A. Boole CITY INSPECTOR R W Bailey [for?] Clerk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 11 x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300343 T1865.04.24-1-MISC Title A name given to the resource Permission to remove the remains of Abraham Lincoln Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource City Inspector's Office of New York; Boole, F.J.A. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource R.W. Bailey on behalf of the New York City Clerk, completes this partially-printed document and City Inspector F.J.A. Boole signs the authorization allowing Peter Relyea, the official undertaker for the City of New York, permission to remove the body of Abraham Lincoln, who died of a "pistol shot wound," from "the City" and transport it to "Springfield, Illinois for interment." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. City Inspector's Office. New-York, April 24 1865 PERMISSION is hereby given to Peter Rebyea to remove the remains of Abraham Lincoln Died of Pistol Shot Wound now in the City to Springfield Ill for Interment. F. J. A. Boole CITY INSPECTOR R W Bailey [for?] Clerk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a431b5bf0d8886c5007d829974d0af25.pdf 9855815321eb2a194705029e6f4b2a53 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 250 B.B.F.'s handwriting Death of Lincoln My account published in the Republican A NARRATIVE OF THE PRESIDENT'S MURDER. Commissioner FRENCH, who was in attendance upon the President and his household during the trying scenes of the great national calamity, has kindly furnished us with the following connected narrative of the terrible event: WASHINGTON, April 23, 1865. On Friday morning last, at 7 o'clock, all that was mortal of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of these United States, was borne from the Capitol, taking their departure for his home in Illinois, where they are to rest until the final resurrection. The past week has been a sad one to the whole nation. It has been particularly sad for Washington; for here the unparalleled atrocity that deprived a people of a President whom they dearly loved and almost worshipped, and came near snatching from them a Secretary of State, particularly eminent for a head and a heart that gave him an exalted place in the affections of all who knew him, was committed; and as the awful news spread abroad on the wings of the lightning it carried with it sadness to every heart that beat responsive to the great principles of humanity which were so strongly implanted in the bosom of our beloved Chief Magistrate. At half-past ten o'clock on Friday evening, the 14th instant, the bullet of the assassin sped through the brain of his illustrious victim, and from that instant he was as if he were dead, although he continued to breathe until the next morning at 22 minutes past 7. That Friday night was an awful one for Washington. The theatre, where the horrid event occurred, was filled with people, and the appalling news spread, as it were, in a moment to all parts of the city, There was no sleep that night. The [rest of line illegible] startling call to all military men, and to all civilians who understand it __ was beat in the various camps within and about the city, and the troops were speedily under arms. "Ah! then and there was hurrying to and fro, And gathering tears, and tremblings of distress, And cheeks all pale, which, but an hour ago Blushed at the praise of their own loveliness. "And there was mounting in hot haste; the steed, The mastering squadron, and the clattering car Went pouring forward with impetuous speed, And swiftly forming in the ranks of war." Many knew not, for a time, what it all meant, but every one knew that some terrible calamity was upon us; and ere long the dread reality that our President had been assassinated, and our Secretary of State stricken down by the dagger of some fiend in human shape, came to be known and a cordon of troops was soon posted all around the city to prevent, if possible, any egress from it, and be prepared for any emergency that an extended conspiracy might render necessary. There was a general rush of our citizens to Tenth streeth, where in a dwelling opposite the theatre, lay the dying form of Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by his almost distracted wife, his weeping son, his Cabinet Ministers, generals, eminent physicians, and many others, whose positions gained them ready admittance to the side of the dying President. I stood at his bedside in the early hours of the morning, and there witnessed such a scene of solemnity and grief as I never saw before, and hope never to see again. "There was silence deep as death, And the boldest held his breath." as if it were almost sacrilege to interrupt the solemn stillness about that dying couch. The stern Secretary of War sat with his head bowed down in grief; the good and kind Secretary of the Navy stood as if transfixed with sorrow; the ever mild and sunny countenances of the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of the Interior, the Postmaster General and Attorney General were now overspread with the clouds of distress and mourning; Major General Halleck, who had naturally assumed the direction of affairs, was quietly moving about, fixing his large and most expressive eyes on everything that seemed to require attention, and directing, in whispered tones of sadness, what should be done. The noble form of Sumner, seated near the head of the bed, was bowed low, and tears were flowing from many, many eyes unused to weep. Not long after sunrise, I should think, (time could not well be counted, and the heavens were weeping in a gentle rain,) at the request of some of the personal friends of Mrs. Lincoln, I went, in the President's carriage, after Mrs. Secretary Welles, and ere I could return the noble martyr had ceased breathing. I witnessed the bearing of the remains to the Presidential Mansion; saw them removed from the temporary coffin in which they were borne there, and from that time, until they were placed in the car a the railroad depot, for transportation to Illinois, I was much of the time with them. My official duties made me almost one of the President's household, and, on all public occasions I stood at his side or near him and I felt as if, even had duty not demanded my presence, I could not leave the inanimate form of him whom I had seen so much, and who I loved so well in life. The days of preparation passed by; the lying in state in the East Room, where thousands stood at the side of their beloved and martyred chief and paid to his memory the tribute of respect, with streaming eyes; the funeral services, attended by the noble assemblage of all who aided the Executive in the performance of his arduous duties in Washington __ hundreds of the most noble civilians of the country; the full Diplomatic corps, whose rich dresses were in marked contrast to their sad, sad countenances, for they all loved Abraham Lincoln __ the mourners, not only of the family, but from his native and adopted States; the reverend clergy in full numbers. I witnessed it all. I listened with a most melancholy but proud satisfaction to the religious services, full of submissive piety, but also full of exalted patriotism. I saw the immense concourse of people, civil and military, who crowded Pennsylvania avenue from Georgetown to the Capitol, as the funeral cortege passed along, marking by their bowed forms, and their sighs and tears, their deep grief at the loss of one whom they had looked upon as their father. I saw the sacred remains deposited on the catafalque, in the centre of the rotunda of the Capitol, with the semblages of grief all around it, and heard the pious and eloquent divine who had been from the first at the side of the departed and his mourning family, (Dr. Gurley,) repeat with great impressiveness, earnestness, and devotion so much of the burial service as was appropriate, ending with a prayer. The crowd then departed. The guard of honor, which had been ever present since the sad catastrophe, consisting of at least one major general and his staff, and often of two, were left in charge of the body. At eight o'clock on Thursday morning the coffin was opened and the crowd admitted, and between that time and ten o'clock in the evening, nearly forty thousand people looked, in sorrow and in tears, upon that beloved face. At six o'clock a.m., on Friday, there were assembled in the rotunda all the Cabinet ministers, the Committee who were to accompany the remains, the Rev. Dr. Gurley, Lieut. General Grant and many other high officers of the army, the Police of the Capitol, and a few prominent citizens. Dr. Gurley addressed, with deep fervor and great impressiveness, the Throne of Grace, and his prayer found a solemn response, I doubt not, in every bosom. The coffin was then closed, and was borne by twelve sergeants to the hearse, and being escorted by a battalion of the Veteran Reserve Corps, was followed by Lieut, Gen. Grant and Brig. Gen. Hardee, arm in arm, and many other officers of the army; the Commissioner of Public Buildings and Captain of the Capitol Police, all on foot; and by the President and heads of the Departments, and the committee, in carriages, to the Baltimore depot, where it was placed in a car deeply and most appropriately draped in mourning and prepared for the occasion, where the reverend clergyman again offered up a prayer to the Father of us all; and at eight o'clock the train moved off, and he whom we all loved so well and for whom we would have willingly given our own lives, was borne in solemnity and gloom toward his final resting place in the bosom of the State who gave him to us. "Unveil they bosom, sacred tomb, Take this new treasure to they trust, And give these sacred relics room To slumber in the silent dust." Abraham Lincoln's funeral is the sixth that I have attended in the East Room of the Presidential Mansion, and I pray it may be the last: 1st. That of President William Henry Harrison. 2d That of Mrs. John Tyler. 3d. That of Secretaries Abel P. Upshur, Thomas W. Gilmer, Attorney General Virgil Maxey, and Col. Gardner. 4th. That of President Zachary Taylor. 5th. That of Willie Lincoln. 6th. That of President Abraham Lincoln. All the ceremonies of these funerals were most imposing and well conducted, especially that of those so suddenly borne into eternity by the bursting of the large gun on board the Princeton. The ceremonies of the last surpassed any other in solemnity, and the arrangements within the East Room were perfect, and for that perfection Hon. George Harrington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, is entitled to all the credit. Respectfully yours, B. B. FRENCH, Commissioner of Public Buildings. <hr /> 249 [Picture of house] B. B. French's house 37 East Capitol St. Washington, D. C. bought by U. S. in 1880 as Site for Congressional Library. Built by him in 1842. Chas. S. Cudlip, Publisher, 159 Penna. Ave., Washington, D. C. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 28 x 22 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300344 T1865.04.24-2-MISC Title A name given to the resource A narrative of the president's murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource French, B.B. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Commissioner of Public Buildings B.B. French wrote an account of Abraham Lincoln's death soon after the event. His account later appears in The Republican as "A narrative of the president's murder." On page 249 of his scrapbook French pastes a photograph of his residence at 37 E. Capitol Street in Washington, D.C., followed on page 250 by three columns of the newspaper article. In a purple square in upper left corner of page 250 French writes: "Death of Lincoln my account published in the Republican." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 250 B.B.F.'s handwriting Death of Lincoln My account published in the Republican A NARRATIVE OF THE PRESIDENT'S MURDER. Commissioner FRENCH, who was in attendance upon the President and his household during the trying scenes of the great national calamity, has kindly furnished us with the following connected narrative of the terrible event: WASHINGTON, April 23, 1865. On Friday morning last, at 7 o'clock, all that was mortal of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of these United States, was borne from the Capitol, taking their departure for his home in Illinois, where they are to rest until the final resurrection. The past week has been a sad one to the whole nation. It has been particularly sad for Washington; for here the unparalleled atrocity that deprived a people of a President whom they dearly loved and almost worshipped, and came near snatching from them a Secretary of State, particularly eminent for a head and a heart that gave him an exalted place in the affections of all who knew him, was committed; and as the awful news spread abroad on the wings of the lightning it carried with it sadness to every heart that beat responsive to the great principles of humanity which were so strongly implanted in the bosom of our beloved Chief Magistrate. At half-past ten o'clock on Friday evening, the 14th instant, the bullet of the assassin sped through the brain of his illustrious victim, and from that instant he was as if he were dead, although he continued to breathe until the next morning at 22 minutes past 7. That Friday night was an awful one for Washington. The theatre, where the horrid event occurred, was filled with people, and the appalling news spread, as it were, in a moment to all parts of the city, There was no sleep that night. The [rest of line illegible] startling call to all military men, and to all civilians who understand it __ was beat in the various camps within and about the city, and the troops were speedily under arms. "Ah! then and there was hurrying to and fro, And gathering tears, and tremblings of distress, And cheeks all pale, which, but an hour ago Blushed at the praise of their own loveliness. "And there was mounting in hot haste; the steed, The mastering squadron, and the clattering car Went pouring forward with impetuous speed, And swiftly forming in the ranks of war." Many knew not, for a time, what it all meant, but every one knew that some terrible calamity was upon us; and ere long the dread reality that our President had been assassinated, and our Secretary of State stricken down by the dagger of some fiend in human shape, came to be known and a cordon of troops was soon posted all around the city to prevent, if possible, any egress from it, and be prepared for any emergency that an extended conspiracy might render necessary. There was a general rush of our citizens to Tenth streeth, where in a dwelling opposite the theatre, lay the dying form of Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by his almost distracted wife, his weeping son, his Cabinet Ministers, generals, eminent physicians, and many others, whose positions gained them ready admittance to the side of the dying President. I stood at his bedside in the early hours of the morning, and there witnessed such a scene of solemnity and grief as I never saw before, and hope never to see again. "There was silence deep as death, And the boldest held his breath." as if it were almost sacrilege to interrupt the solemn stillness about that dying couch. The stern Secretary of War sat with his head bowed down in grief; the good and kind Secretary of the Navy stood as if transfixed with sorrow; the ever mild and sunny countenances of the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of the Interior, the Postmaster General and Attorney General were now overspread with the clouds of distress and mourning; Major General Halleck, who had naturally assumed the direction of affairs, was quietly moving about, fixing his large and most expressive eyes on everything that seemed to require attention, and directing, in whispered tones of sadness, what should be done. The noble form of Sumner, seated near the head of the bed, was bowed low, and tears were flowing from many, many eyes unused to weep. Not long after sunrise, I should think, (time could not well be counted, and the heavens were weeping in a gentle rain,) at the request of some of the personal friends of Mrs. Lincoln, I went, in the President's carriage, after Mrs. Secretary Welles, and ere I could return the noble martyr had ceased breathing. I witnessed the bearing of the remains to the Presidential Mansion; saw them removed from the temporary coffin in which they were borne there, and from that time, until they were placed in the car a the railroad depot, for transportation to Illinois, I was much of the time with them. My official duties made me almost one of the President's household, and, on all public occasions I stood at his side or near him and I felt as if, even had duty not demanded my presence, I could not leave the inanimate form of him whom I had seen so much, and who I loved so well in life. The days of preparation passed by; the lying in state in the East Room, where thousands stood at the side of their beloved and martyred chief and paid to his memory the tribute of respect, with streaming eyes; the funeral services, attended by the noble assemblage of all who aided the Executive in the performance of his arduous duties in Washington __ hundreds of the most noble civilians of the country; the full Diplomatic corps, whose rich dresses were in marked contrast to their sad, sad countenances, for they all loved Abraham Lincoln __ the mourners, not only of the family, but from his native and adopted States; the reverend clergy in full numbers. I witnessed it all. I listened with a most melancholy but proud satisfaction to the religious services, full of submissive piety, but also full of exalted patriotism. I saw the immense concourse of people, civil and military, who crowded Pennsylvania avenue from Georgetown to the Capitol, as the funeral cortege passed along, marking by their bowed forms, and their sighs and tears, their deep grief at the loss of one whom they had looked upon as their father. I saw the sacred remains deposited on the catafalque, in the centre of the rotunda of the Capitol, with the semblages of grief all around it, and heard the pious and eloquent divine who had been from the first at the side of the departed and his mourning family, (Dr. Gurley,) repeat with great impressiveness, earnestness, and devotion so much of the burial service as was appropriate, ending with a prayer. The crowd then departed. The guard of honor, which had been ever present since the sad catastrophe, consisting of at least one major general and his staff, and often of two, were left in charge of the body. At eight o'clock on Thursday morning the coffin was opened and the crowd admitted, and between that time and ten o'clock in the evening, nearly forty thousand people looked, in sorrow and in tears, upon that beloved face. At six o'clock a.m., on Friday, there were assembled in the rotunda all the Cabinet ministers, the Committee who were to accompany the remains, the Rev. Dr. Gurley, Lieut. General Grant and many other high officers of the army, the Police of the Capitol, and a few prominent citizens. Dr. Gurley addressed, with deep fervor and great impressiveness, the Throne of Grace, and his prayer found a solemn response, I doubt not, in every bosom. The coffin was then closed, and was borne by twelve sergeants to the hearse, and being escorted by a battalion of the Veteran Reserve Corps, was followed by Lieut, Gen. Grant and Brig. Gen. Hardee, arm in arm, and many other officers of the army; the Commissioner of Public Buildings and Captain of the Capitol Police, all on foot; and by the President and heads of the Departments, and the committee, in carriages, to the Baltimore depot, where it was placed in a car deeply and most appropriately draped in mourning and prepared for the occasion, where the reverend clergyman again offered up a prayer to the Father of us all; and at eight o'clock the train moved off, and he whom we all loved so well and for whom we would have willingly given our own lives, was borne in solemnity and gloom toward his final resting place in the bosom of the State who gave him to us. "Unveil they bosom, sacred tomb, Take this new treasure to they trust, And give these sacred relics room To slumber in the silent dust." Abraham Lincoln's funeral is the sixth that I have attended in the East Room of the Presidential Mansion, and I pray it may be the last: 1st. That of President William Henry Harrison. 2d That of Mrs. John Tyler. 3d. That of Secretaries Abel P. Upshur, Thomas W. Gilmer, Attorney General Virgil Maxey, and Col. Gardner. 4th. That of President Zachary Taylor. 5th. That of Willie Lincoln. 6th. That of President Abraham Lincoln. All the ceremonies of these funerals were most imposing and well conducted, especially that of those so suddenly borne into eternity by the bursting of the large gun on board the Princeton. The ceremonies of the last surpassed any other in solemnity, and the arrangements within the East Room were perfect, and for that perfection Hon. George Harrington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, is entitled to all the credit. Respectfully yours, B. B. FRENCH, Commissioner of Public Buildings. <hr /> 249 [Picture of house] B. B. French's house 37 East Capitol St. Washington, D. C. bought by U. S. in 1880 as Site for Congressional Library. Built by him in 1842. Chas. S. Cudlip, Publisher, 159 Penna. Ave., Washington, D. C. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d81659949ced085b57568f46e286d2e0.pdf 869fdcb9aa2394820b9ebd5f608e8e1f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Stokes Apr 30th /.65 Friend Charles, I am guilty of a sin of which there is hardly any forgiveness "ingratitude" in not answering your welcome letter which I received a long long time ago. I have commenced to write you several times, but did not finish I thought I would embrace the present opportunity in writing you and trust you will pardon the long delay. I attended church this forenoon but there was not but a few out. Our new Pastor was not present. The air is cold to day after a heavy shower of rain with thunder yesterday. Spring with us has the appearance of being quite forward, the trees are leaving out very fast, <hr /> Grass is growing finely, and all Nature looks lovely. I suppose everything is much more forward where you are then it is here. During the winter past we had a great burden of snow, but went off very rapidly this spring. As you were home last winter you knew something about the depth of it. I did not see you while you were home I saw your Photograph to M. Smith's the other evening, and thought it was a very good one, indeed. I hope you will remember me and send one as soon as convenient, and I will send you mine. I often think of you "perhaps" while you are in camp, or on the battlefield, or also on a long and weary march. It seems you been very fortunate in being spared, while many of your comrades have fallen. I never fancied a military life, yet, sometimes I had almost a <hr /> desire to witness a battle. I take the N. Y. World and was reading on Friday evening of the recent victories which contained a full report, and it seemed to be a time of rejoicing and thought Grant to be the Hero of the hour That was the night of the assassination of President Lincoln and also Sec Seward I heard of it on Saturday noon but could not believe it till I saw a Daily at night which was dressed in mourning and found it to be too true. Ocurring at this moment when there was a prospect of peace, it can be considered in no other light than that of a great calamity, thus causing profound sorrow to take the place of rejoicing. His death must be regarded so by all parties. I was at Rome on the day of the President's funeral. Mr. Knox preached an appropriate sermon on his death <hr /> The church was draped in mourning and nearly all the houses in the village. It all presented a sad and gloomy appearance. I have not much news to write, yet there has been a great many changes since you left home and went into the army. A number have married and have settled here and there and others have been taken away by the hand of death. We have a new Landlord and Merchant, they moved here this spring. I bought me a fine young horse two year's ago she is coming six this spring and also a nice harness the same spring. Last summer I bought a nice carriage. So I have a pretty fair rig, and an expensive one. Mary commences Scool here to morrow. She sends her respects to you my sheet is nearly full. It is about chore time and I must think of closing. I hope you will answer this as soon as you recive it. Please excuse mistakes and poor writing. [ev?] I have been ploughing the past week and sowing grain. My hand dont feel as though it were in a writing mood. From Your Friend James Write soon a long letter. I shall look for one.[written vertically] I will endeavor to be punctual in answering your letters which can not be too often as fast as they come Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300345 T1865.04.30-MISC Title A name given to the resource James to Charles Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource "Your friend James" writes to "Friend Charles" rejoicing in recent Union military successes and expressing sadness over the death of Lincoln, "thus causing profound sorrow." He notes that the church and most of the houses in his town are draped in mourning crepe. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Stokes Apr 30th /.65 Friend Charles, I am guilty of a sin of which there is hardly any forgiveness "ingratitude" in not answering your welcome letter which I received a long long time ago. I have commenced to write you several times, but did not finish I thought I would embrace the present opportunity in writing you and trust you will pardon the long delay. I attended church this forenoon but there was not but a few out. Our new Pastor was not present. The air is cold to day after a heavy shower of rain with thunder yesterday. Spring with us has the appearance of being quite forward, the trees are leaving out very fast, <hr /> Grass is growing finely, and all Nature looks lovely. I suppose everything is much more forward where you are then it is here. During the winter past we had a great burden of snow, but went off very rapidly this spring. As you were home last winter you knew something about the depth of it. I did not see you while you were home I saw your Photograph to M. Smith's the other evening, and thought it was a very good one, indeed. I hope you will remember me and send one as soon as convenient, and I will send you mine. I often think of you "perhaps" while you are in camp, or on the battlefield, or also on a long and weary march. It seems you been very fortunate in being spared, while many of your comrades have fallen. I never fancied a military life, yet, sometimes I had almost a <hr /> desire to witness a battle. I take the N. Y. World and was reading on Friday evening of the recent victories which contained a full report, and it seemed to be a time of rejoicing and thought Grant to be the Hero of the hour That was the night of the assassination of President Lincoln and also Sec Seward I heard of it on Saturday noon but could not believe it till I saw a Daily at night which was dressed in mourning and found it to be too true. Ocurring at this moment when there was a prospect of peace, it can be considered in no other light than that of a great calamity, thus causing profound sorrow to take the place of rejoicing. His death must be regarded so by all parties. I was at Rome on the day of the President's funeral. Mr. Knox preached an appropriate sermon on his death <hr /> The church was draped in mourning and nearly all the houses in the village. It all presented a sad and gloomy appearance. I have not much news to write, yet there has been a great many changes since you left home and went into the army. A number have married and have settled here and there and others have been taken away by the hand of death. We have a new Landlord and Merchant, they moved here this spring. I bought me a fine young horse two year's ago she is coming six this spring and also a nice harness the same spring. Last summer I bought a nice carriage. So I have a pretty fair rig, and an expensive one. Mary commences Scool here to morrow. She sends her respects to you my sheet is nearly full. It is about chore time and I must think of closing. I hope you will answer this as soon as you recive it. Please excuse mistakes and poor writing. [ev?] I have been ploughing the past week and sowing grain. My hand dont feel as though it were in a writing mood. From Your Friend James Write soon a long letter. I shall look for one.[written vertically] I will endeavor to be punctual in answering your letters which can not be too often as fast as they come Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bde2f86648e7059df923573344922ba0.pdf 75504d35abc7ef0b9abbd38534992f9c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 141 My Dear Major There are no papers now on file here. Those relating to public matters have been sent to their several departments and private papers are in the custody of the Administrator of the late President. Your Obn. Servt John Hay May 1865 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 19 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300348 T1865.05-MISC Title A name given to the resource John Hay to Benjamin B. French Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hay, John Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Lincoln's private secretary John Hay reports to Commissioner of Public Buildings B.B. French that: "There are no papers now on file here. Those relating to public matters have been sent to their several departments and private papers are in the custody of the administration of the late President." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 141 My Dear Major There are no papers now on file here. Those relating to public matters have been sent to their several departments and private papers are in the custody of the Administrator of the late President. Your Obn. Servt John Hay May 1865 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/021fed4f415fcf235da1267791e8e203.pdf 663da95701d0a8fe7dd81ce8cdd8e49d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. M Potter Perth Amboy NJ 75 – Riverside NJ May 1/2, 1865 My Friend I did not intend your long looked for letter should lay two months unanswerd. I need not tell you that we was very glad to hear from you once more it had been so long since we had heard. but what shall I say to you that you should pass through Jersey and not come see us. it was realy to bad that you had not more time. we would all been so glad to seen you. I will forgive you under such circumstances provided you make us a nice long visit when next you come home, and that will be soon. will it not. I see by the papers they are begining to talk about sending the boys home. oh: how cheering to think the war is over or so nearly no more lives to be sacrificed. many and great, have been the sacrifices but <hr /> what a glorious victory. it is worth all you more. but when I think of the life of our President I am ready to exclaim to great, to great. was there ever a crime [enormous?] so fearfully atrocious indeed I know not what to say of it we know God permited it so to be. and we can only say “thy will be done”. while we mourn not only for our President the head of the nation but for libertys staunchest defender and naturs noblest creation; every one seems sadend by it, a gloom has settled up on every brow. every dwelling is in mourning, it seems that death had entered every house. I have heard that some rejoiced over it. but am glad that I have not seen one. I heard that Mr [Plumby?] said in his sermon that the man that rejoiced was no better than the man that did the crime. I think with him. The day set apart was observed here by mostely all. I never saw our church so filled on any occasion of a weekday as on that day. I heard it was so with all the churches. Our <hr /> minister Mr Lucas, did not preach a sermon he said he was not capable of puting pen to paper his heart was stuned his brain was witherd.” he made some remarks short, but very impresive. I wish you could of heard him. I supose the day was observed throughout the army where it was possable. Was you not almost sorry that Booth could not been taken alive. he did not suffer enough. but we cannot believe that his suffering ends with his life. You say that Sarah wrote you of Frank Edgar. we find him once in favor of union. [Phin?] and I have called on him. he was as happy as mortal man could be, and I realy think is looking about ten years younger. Visiting your brother seemed to inspire you with a desire to try the wedded life. I am quite sure could you see Frank you would go right of and do likewise; you say provided you could get one willing to try it with you. I guess that young lady in Rome don’t object now don’t <hr /> try to pull the wool over our eyes. but just own up, and as Topsy says fess. [Phin?] says he almost dispares now of ever being hit by cupids arrow. he thinks the last arrow must been fired at Frank. Do you remember Mr [Kelly?] I saw him at church a few sabbaths since. He is looking the same. Mr Johnathan [Harned?] was buried on the 17th he had been failing for a year passed but was able to attend to business untill a very few days befor his death. the family remain in Rahway. it is very hard for them. I can readly understand their feelings. We had a flying visit from Jacob [Crow?] last week. he don’t get to see us very often now that he is at [Sing Sing?]. he said I knew that was the place they would not always let a man go. he was looking well and said was doing well. I called on [illegible] a few weeks since saw Kate they where well. [Sammy?] is still in this neighborhood he cant leave the old place. it does not look very much like the old place. they are puting up a factory now which changes its appearance very much. We had a call a few days since from John [Nombers?] he was [enquiring?] if we ever heard from you and wonderd if you had ever had to fight with any of those [Gerriloguers?]. he is the same John. [Phin?] has retired was he here he would have something to say. he is very busy now planting . the country is looking beautiful. The chrildren grow so fast you will not recognize the Liitle Lizzie and Emma you left Lizzie often talks about writing to Mr Snyder. May this find you in good health and spirits. Write us soon for we are anxcious to hear from you. Your true friend Sue Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300346 T1865.05.01-MISC Title A name given to the resource Sue to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sue Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Sue composes a lengthy letter to a friend lamenting Lincoln's death and calling him "Liberty's staunchest defender and nature's noblest creation." She describes the mourning she sees around her and voices regret that Booth was not taken alive. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. M Potter Perth Amboy NJ 75 – Riverside NJ May 1/2, 1865 My Friend I did not intend your long looked for letter should lay two months unanswerd. I need not tell you that we was very glad to hear from you once more it had been so long since we had heard. but what shall I say to you that you should pass through Jersey and not come see us. it was realy to bad that you had not more time. we would all been so glad to seen you. I will forgive you under such circumstances provided you make us a nice long visit when next you come home, and that will be soon. will it not. I see by the papers they are begining to talk about sending the boys home. oh: how cheering to think the war is over or so nearly no more lives to be sacrificed. many and great, have been the sacrifices but <hr /> what a glorious victory. it is worth all you more. but when I think of the life of our President I am ready to exclaim to great, to great. was there ever a crime [enormous?] so fearfully atrocious indeed I know not what to say of it we know God permited it so to be. and we can only say “thy will be done”. while we mourn not only for our President the head of the nation but for libertys staunchest defender and naturs noblest creation; every one seems sadend by it, a gloom has settled up on every brow. every dwelling is in mourning, it seems that death had entered every house. I have heard that some rejoiced over it. but am glad that I have not seen one. I heard that Mr [Plumby?] said in his sermon that the man that rejoiced was no better than the man that did the crime. I think with him. The day set apart was observed here by mostely all. I never saw our church so filled on any occasion of a weekday as on that day. I heard it was so with all the churches. Our <hr /> minister Mr Lucas, did not preach a sermon he said he was not capable of puting pen to paper his heart was stuned his brain was witherd.” he made some remarks short, but very impresive. I wish you could of heard him. I supose the day was observed throughout the army where it was possable. Was you not almost sorry that Booth could not been taken alive. he did not suffer enough. but we cannot believe that his suffering ends with his life. You say that Sarah wrote you of Frank Edgar. we find him once in favor of union. [Phin?] and I have called on him. he was as happy as mortal man could be, and I realy think is looking about ten years younger. Visiting your brother seemed to inspire you with a desire to try the wedded life. I am quite sure could you see Frank you would go right of and do likewise; you say provided you could get one willing to try it with you. I guess that young lady in Rome don’t object now don’t <hr /> try to pull the wool over our eyes. but just own up, and as Topsy says fess. [Phin?] says he almost dispares now of ever being hit by cupids arrow. he thinks the last arrow must been fired at Frank. Do you remember Mr [Kelly?] I saw him at church a few sabbaths since. He is looking the same. Mr Johnathan [Harned?] was buried on the 17th he had been failing for a year passed but was able to attend to business untill a very few days befor his death. the family remain in Rahway. it is very hard for them. I can readly understand their feelings. We had a flying visit from Jacob [Crow?] last week. he don’t get to see us very often now that he is at [Sing Sing?]. he said I knew that was the place they would not always let a man go. he was looking well and said was doing well. I called on [illegible] a few weeks since saw Kate they where well. [Sammy?] is still in this neighborhood he cant leave the old place. it does not look very much like the old place. they are puting up a factory now which changes its appearance very much. We had a call a few days since from John [Nombers?] he was [enquiring?] if we ever heard from you and wonderd if you had ever had to fight with any of those [Gerriloguers?]. he is the same John. [Phin?] has retired was he here he would have something to say. he is very busy now planting . the country is looking beautiful. The chrildren grow so fast you will not recognize the Liitle Lizzie and Emma you left Lizzie often talks about writing to Mr Snyder. May this find you in good health and spirits. Write us soon for we are anxcious to hear from you. Your true friend Sue Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b482be6ab71d32ffd0c4e0ce3ee83794.pdf ec28d35656b8a874745039793a7a2ff9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lincoln Barracks Washington D.C. May 13th 1865 Dear Brother Eddy, for that is the old familiar name. Your kind and welcome letter is received. I am glad, you may be sure, to hear from you again. God Bless you And yours. I enlisted first in the 12th N Y State Millitia for 3 months service, And afterwards served two more short terms in the same regt. And when that was over I enlisted for 3 years in the Cavalry Service of which I have now served nearly two years. I cannot now tell you in detail all that I have passed through during the War. But I have fought the Rebels more than once And the last and hardest fight I had with them previous <hr /> to shooting Booth, was on the 24th of June last, I faced and fought against a Whole Column of them, All alone none but God being with me to help me My being in a large field and they being in the Road with a high fence between us enabled me to hold out against them as long as i did. But after driving back some that came out from thier column to take me they finally had the fence torn down And then Closed around me And when my Pistol gave out giving no more fire I was captured by them, And sent to Andersonville Georgia. There God was good to me <hr /> sparing my life while only another and myself lived to return out of 14 men who were there of my Own Company. But Bless the Lord a Score of Souls were converted right on the spot where I lay for 3 months without any shelter, And hundreds were converted in that place for many meetings were held in different parts of the Bull Pen. I was exchanged at Savannah on the 19th of November, Making my Imprisonment 5 months all but 5 days. After being in the Hospital at Annapolis awhile I had a furlough home for 30 days. And then returned to duty with my Regt. I am still with <hr /> it and do not know how long I may have to stay. As I did not get my Discharge from the Secretary of War which I asked for After Shooting Booth. The fair of the Sanitary Commission coming off on the 30th at Chicago will have a life size picture of me I expect on Exhibition. They wrote for it and the Revolver with which Booth was shot But that has been stolen from me since And I have only another in place of it. If George Gibson still lives at State St. Albany please send me word I would like to write Mr. and Mrs. Gibson who were so kind to us all. I have not yet received any part of the Reward. As the trial is occupying all the attention of the Authorities who have the matter in hand. Your Old friend and Brother in Christ Boston Corbett Sergt, Co L. 16th N Y Cav Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300347 T1865.05.13-MISC Title A name given to the resource Thomas P. (Boston) Corbett to Eddy Corbett Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Corbett, Thomas P. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-13 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Less than 3 weeks after he shot Booth in the Garrett barn, Thomas P. (Boston) Corbett writes to his brother Eddy describing his military service, his capture, imprisonment at Andersonville and complains that "I did not get my discharge from the Secretary of War which I asked for after shooting Booth," and "I have not yet received any part of the reward." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lincoln Barracks Washington D.C. May 13th 1865 Dear Brother Eddy, for that is the old familiar name. Your kind and welcome letter is received. I am glad, you may be sure, to hear from you again. God Bless you And yours. I enlisted first in the 12th N Y State Millitia for 3 months service, And afterwards served two more short terms in the same regt. And when that was over I enlisted for 3 years in the Cavalry Service of which I have now served nearly two years. I cannot now tell you in detail all that I have passed through during the War. But I have fought the Rebels more than once And the last and hardest fight I had with them previous <hr /> to shooting Booth, was on the 24th of June last, I faced and fought against a Whole Column of them, All alone none but God being with me to help me My being in a large field and they being in the Road with a high fence between us enabled me to hold out against them as long as i did. But after driving back some that came out from thier column to take me they finally had the fence torn down And then Closed around me And when my Pistol gave out giving no more fire I was captured by them, And sent to Andersonville Georgia. There God was good to me <hr /> sparing my life while only another and myself lived to return out of 14 men who were there of my Own Company. But Bless the Lord a Score of Souls were converted right on the spot where I lay for 3 months without any shelter, And hundreds were converted in that place for many meetings were held in different parts of the Bull Pen. I was exchanged at Savannah on the 19th of November, Making my Imprisonment 5 months all but 5 days. After being in the Hospital at Annapolis awhile I had a furlough home for 30 days. And then returned to duty with my Regt. I am still with <hr /> it and do not know how long I may have to stay. As I did not get my Discharge from the Secretary of War which I asked for After Shooting Booth. The fair of the Sanitary Commission coming off on the 30th at Chicago will have a life size picture of me I expect on Exhibition. They wrote for it and the Revolver with which Booth was shot But that has been stolen from me since And I have only another in place of it. If George Gibson still lives at State St. Albany please send me word I would like to write Mr. and Mrs. Gibson who were so kind to us all. I have not yet received any part of the Reward. As the trial is occupying all the attention of the Authorities who have the matter in hand. Your Old friend and Brother in Christ Boston Corbett Sergt, Co L. 16th N Y Cav Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bbc87bec3c1f98801ab04d71e12d7f5f.pdf a58e4f725d602aa4a64eddfa7ad753c7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. $244.00 No. 2084 TREASURER'S OFFICE. National Lincoln Monument Association, Springfield, Illinois, August 1st 1865 Received from Marine Bank Two hundred and forty four Dollars, Contributed by contents of L. M. Fund Box in said Bank, to the funds of said Afsociation. J. H. Beveridge Treasurer. Countersigned by Clinton L. Conkling Secretary, Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 9 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300349 T1865.08.01-MISC Title A name given to the resource Receipt of Natioinal Lincoln Monument Association to Marine Bank Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource National Lincoln Monument Association Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-08-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource J.H. Beveridge, Treasurer of the National Lincoln Monument Association, makes out receipt #2084 to Marine Bank for the $244 taken from the L.M. fund Box located in the bank. National Lincoln Monument Association Secretary Clinton L. Conkling countersigns the receipt on behalf of the association. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. $244.00 No. 2084 TREASURER'S OFFICE. National Lincoln Monument Association, Springfield, Illinois, August 1st 1865 Received from Marine Bank Two hundred and forty four Dollars, Contributed by contents of L. M. Fund Box in said Bank, to the funds of said Afsociation. J. H. Beveridge Treasurer. Countersigned by Clinton L. Conkling Secretary, Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ba2488f2478c3803a72973c4aa60148c.pdf 70f806154d1c2d0b7943a02911150e95 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper, ink 1 p 23 x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300350 T1865.09.02-MISC Title A name given to the resource Inscription by Karl Friedrich Neumann to Mary Lincoln Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Neumann, Karl Friedrich (1793?-1870) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Sept- 2, 1865 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource A penned inscription on a separate proof sheet of the dedication page of vol. 2 of Neumann's Geschichte der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika (Berlin: Carl Heymann's Verlag, 1866; Paris, London, New-York also) reads: "To Mrs. Lincoln. Hommage from the Historian of the United States, Karl Fried. Neumann. Berlin Sept. 2, 1865." The printed dedication reads "An Abraham Lincoln, Praesidenten der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika." The preface of a bound second volume located at the University of Illinois at Chicago, dated 3 April 1865, explains that the author knew Norman Judd, Lincoln's minister to Prussia. The UIUC copy (973 N39g v.2) has the same dedication on the reverse side but also printed on the facing page is: "America best cultivates what Germany brought forth. -Franklin' and "Das Recht der Uebersetzung wird vorbehalten." The Taper copy bears the blind stamp: The Judd & Crosby Silver Reducing & Mining Co. Col. Ter. Incorporated April 7, 1879. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. UIUC copy of the volume, 973 N39g v.2, Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/cf11fed1e8f27d06faf271268d868efc.pdf cc61e35e1a8ce0fa6d92bfa5b45fc63d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ills Sept 28th Messr Johnson & Hall My Dear Sirs - I landed home some few days ago and have been busy ever since, or should have written to you long ago. I now give you my kindest and most sincere thanks for the kindness shown me, as well as the information you gave me. Please say this much for me to Mrs Moore and grand Mother Lincoln. Give them my best love and my prayers. The [word?] regards is too cold and I substitute the [illegible] and send my love to them. I wish to ask of you one favor and it is this - 1st When did Mr Hall marry Miss Johnson - What year and where? 2nd - Please give me the Exact words used by Mr Lincoln in his Copy book when he says he will be a good boy but God knows when. Please Copy it Exactly in a letter and send to me here <hr /> 3dly - What is the name of the little town you pass through in going from your house to Charleston - If you know anything I did not get in essence to Mr Lincoln's life please send it to me - please write it down in a letter and send to me here - Your Friend W H Herndon Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper; ink 2 p 25 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300351 T1865.09.28 Title A name given to the resource William H. Herndon to Johnson & Hall. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Herndon, William H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-09-28 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource William H. Herndon corresponds with Messrs. Johnson & Hall sending regards to grandmother Lincoln and asking about Lincoln's copybook and a statement in it. Herndon became the first Lincoln collector, obtaining Lincoln's signature from his stepmother. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ills Sept 28th Messr Johnson & Hall My Dear Sirs - I landed home some few days ago and have been busy ever since, or should have written to you long ago. I now give you my kindest and most sincere thanks for the kindness shown me, as well as the information you gave me. Please say this much for me to Mrs Moore and grand Mother Lincoln. Give them my best love and my prayers. The [word?] regards is too cold and I substitute the [illegible] and send my love to them. I wish to ask of you one favor and it is this - 1st When did Mr Hall marry Miss Johnson - What year and where? 2nd - Please give me the Exact words used by Mr Lincoln in his Copy book when he says he will be a good boy but God knows when. Please Copy it Exactly in a letter and send to me here <hr /> 3dly - What is the name of the little town you pass through in going from your house to Charleston - If you know anything I did not get in essence to Mr Lincoln's life please send it to me - please write it down in a letter and send to me here - Your Friend W H Herndon Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1f574a8924fbb97945cbc96603b41cad.pdf e7a8410d2a28396d96de11ae2adf0047 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Oct 5 1865 My dear Mrs. Orne Your very kind & deeply sympathizing letter was received some days since & believe me, only the severe indisposition of my little Taddie & myself, has prevented an earlier reply. I cannot find words to thank you, for the tenderness of feeling, you manifest for us, in our most afflicted state - but from my knowledge of your gentle & loving nature, I could never have expected, any thing else. My heart, went out to you, the first time, I saw you, I felt, that I could love you, like a dear sister and in my distracted state of mind, when you came weeping, to my bedside if the choice, had been left to me, would never have approved, of such entire seclusion. I cannot tell you how miserable I am. I am so rebellious, in my great sorrow, Do comfort me, a little by writing to me, your letters are very very interesting to me. With much love, I remain truly. Mary Lincoln <hr /> I would have had, you remain near me. As it was, perhaps it was best - for in my great state of anguish & excitement, probably calmer & more philosophic temperaments, were the most appropriate persons to be near me; yet your nature & mine, are so far removed, from such natures, that in our natural moods, they are not congenial. Yet, how much more, we suffer in the hour of trial, than they do. Every one, was very kind to me. Yet, after all, there is no "ministering to the mind diseased," or the broken hearted. God, alone can give comfort, yet in my most afflicted state, a removal from my sorrows & reunion, with my beloved husband, can alone, heal the terrible grief, I am called upon to bear. Without my idolized husband, I care not to live - although I most truly <hr /> acknowledge, my gratitude for my good boys. Think, how desolate, I would be without them I feel assured, that your kind husband's & your own advice is best - as you say, Congress will soon meet, and if immediately, after the election of Speaker, this subject, an appropriation, for us, should be introduced, before agitating subjects are brought forward your good Congressmen, will agree with me , that under the circumstances, a bill, in our favor, will be passed. I am so anxious once more, to be quiet, in a home of my own, suitable to receive my husband's friends. Will you not visit me, should I ever be thus, situated? You would like Chicago - it would be just the place to suit you. My friends here, live very handsomely & are very kind & attentive - but I Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 22 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300089 T1865.10.05 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Sally Orne Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-10-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Six months after Lincoln's assassination, Mary Lincoln writes to Sally Orme in which she refers to the possibility that Congress will pass an appropriation for her. Mary writes desolately: "I am so anxious once more, to be quiet, in a home of my own, suitable to receive my husband's friends yet very seldom can I summon courage, to see them. I must do better, by degrees -- when I get into a home you must come & lecture me for my darling husband would never have approved of such entire seclusion" Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Oct 5 1865 My dear Mrs. Orne Your very kind & deeply sympathizing letter was received some days since & believe me, only the severe indisposition of my little Taddie & myself, has prevented an earlier reply. I cannot find words to thank you, for the tenderness of feeling, you manifest for us, in our most afflicted state - but from my knowledge of your gentle & loving nature, I could never have expected, any thing else. My heart, went out to you, the first time, I saw you, I felt, that I could love you, like a dear sister and in my distracted state of mind, when you came weeping, to my bedside if the choice, had been left to me, would never have approved, of such entire seclusion. I cannot tell you how miserable I am. I am so rebellious, in my great sorrow, Do comfort me, a little by writing to me, your letters are very very interesting to me. With much love, I remain truly. Mary Lincoln <hr /> I would have had, you remain near me. As it was, perhaps it was best - for in my great state of anguish & excitement, probably calmer & more philosophic temperaments, were the most appropriate persons to be near me; yet your nature & mine, are so far removed, from such natures, that in our natural moods, they are not congenial. Yet, how much more, we suffer in the hour of trial, than they do. Every one, was very kind to me. Yet, after all, there is no "ministering to the mind diseased," or the broken hearted. God, alone can give comfort, yet in my most afflicted state, a removal from my sorrows & reunion, with my beloved husband, can alone, heal the terrible grief, I am called upon to bear. Without my idolized husband, I care not to live - although I most truly <hr /> acknowledge, my gratitude for my good boys. Think, how desolate, I would be without them I feel assured, that your kind husband's & your own advice is best - as you say, Congress will soon meet, and if immediately, after the election of Speaker, this subject, an appropriation, for us, should be introduced, before agitating subjects are brought forward your good Congressmen, will agree with me , that under the circumstances, a bill, in our favor, will be passed. I am so anxious once more, to be quiet, in a home of my own, suitable to receive my husband's friends. Will you not visit me, should I ever be thus, situated? You would like Chicago - it would be just the place to suit you. My friends here, live very handsomely & are very kind & attentive - but I Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8eb697f230361c04802f9b8b4699b8ef.pdf c7c526f8d570c5182437b3fa2ea3ebb9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Oct 10th 65 Mr Williamson My dear Sir- Your note of Friday, is received. I see by the papers, "that the carriage, is to be sold at auction in N.Y. how is this? I fear, it will bring very little disposed of, in such a way Is it to be taken, to Laurence's carriage shop as you mentioned? As to the cards, with out, they are exactly like, the same border and all of the one I send you. I wish none, as a matter of course, I am not using cards, for visiting purposes. but when visitors call, and lest servants, should carry wrong messages, thereby sometimes causing offense <hr /> on a card, I can regret, my inability to see them, yet do not very, in the least, from the one, I send you.- Taddie has recovered, goes to school & can almost read. He delights in his school, & I find him a most amiable & loving son. With all my adversity, God has blessed me, in my remaining sons, yet the inescapable loss of my precious Willie broke, my heart, and since my beloved husband, was taken away, I do not desire to live. Your friend M. L. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300090 T1865.10.10 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Alexander Williamson Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-10-10 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource In her letter to Thomas (Tad) Lincoln's former tutor, Alexander Williamson, Mary Lincoln asks whether their carriage "is to be sold at auction in N.Y.' and adds "How is this?" She notes that "Taddie has recovered, goes to school & can almost read God has blessed me in my remaining sons since my beloved husband was taken away, I do not desire to live." Mary uses stationary with broad black borders. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Oct 10th 65 Mr Williamson My dear Sir- Your note of Friday, is received. I see by the papers, "that the carriage, is to be sold at auction in N.Y. how is this? I fear, it will bring very little disposed of, in such a way Is it to be taken, to Laurence's carriage shop as you mentioned? As to the cards, with out, they are exactly like, the same border and all of the one I send you. I wish none, as a matter of course, I am not using cards, for visiting purposes. but when visitors call, and lest servants, should carry wrong messages, thereby sometimes causing offense <hr /> on a card, I can regret, my inability to see them, yet do not very, in the least, from the one, I send you.- Taddie has recovered, goes to school & can almost read. He delights in his school, & I find him a most amiable & loving son. With all my adversity, God has blessed me, in my remaining sons, yet the inescapable loss of my precious Willie broke, my heart, and since my beloved husband, was taken away, I do not desire to live. Your friend M. L. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/caed4956992d7c04f12cf365ac047450.pdf e93e65e4befa7302766eb3ba91480709 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Oct 11th Mr Stanton, will oblige Mrs Lincoln, by assigning to Mr A. F. Pike a situation as clerk, in any of his departments. He is a most excellent, young man, very attentive to his business and was a favorite of both, my husband & myself. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 17 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300091 T1865.10.11 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-10-11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln asks Edwin M. Stanton to oblige her by appointing Albert F. Pike, who is "a most excellent young man and was a favorite of both, my husband & myself." The Taper Collection also contains Pike's letter to Stanton dated December 15, 1865. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Oct 11th Mr Stanton, will oblige Mrs Lincoln, by assigning to Mr A. F. Pike a situation as clerk, in any of his departments. He is a most excellent, young man, very attentive to his business and was a favorite of both, my husband & myself. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bd19c368dc2af1dc7cf876fe51226b95.pdf d1a71095a0151435f1a1e1c5226de0ef Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Oct. 26th 1865 Mr. Frank B Carpenter Dear Sir: In the midst of my overwhelming distress, the kind promise, you several times made me, in regard to my beloved husband's portrait, returns to my remembrance. Will you not, send us, one quite as accurate, as in the "Emancipation Proclamation?" More, we could not ask or expect. As one whom my lamented husband so highly respected we will always----hope, to see you, should you visit Chicago. I have always felt, great pride, in the success of your great painting; bowed down with such intense sorrow, think of what inestimable value, a portrait from your unerring skill, would be prized by myself and my Boys. Please present my regards to Mrs. Carpenter and be assured of my sincere esteem. Mary Lincoln --- <pre>Envelope addressed to: Mr. Frank B Carpenter,Artist,New York City </pre> Postmarked Chicago, Ill Oct. 27 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300092 T1865.10.26 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Francis Bicknell Carpenter Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-10-26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln reminds Francis Bicknell Carpenter of his promise to send a copy of "my beloved husband's portrait one quite as accurate as in the 'Emancipation Proclamation'?" A year later Carpenter sent a portrait with which Mary was extremely pleased. Mary addresses the heavy black bordered letter and accompanying envelope to 'Mr. Frank B. Carpenter.' Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, pp. 278-79 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Oct. 26th 1865 Mr. Frank B Carpenter Dear Sir: In the midst of my overwhelming distress, the kind promise, you several times made me, in regard to my beloved husband's portrait, returns to my remembrance. Will you not, send us, one quite as accurate, as in the "Emancipation Proclamation?" More, we could not ask or expect. As one whom my lamented husband so highly respected we will always----hope, to see you, should you visit Chicago. I have always felt, great pride, in the success of your great painting; bowed down with such intense sorrow, think of what inestimable value, a portrait from your unerring skill, would be prized by myself and my Boys. Please present my regards to Mrs. Carpenter and be assured of my sincere esteem. Mary Lincoln --- <pre>Envelope addressed to: Mr. Frank B Carpenter,Artist,New York City </pre> Postmarked Chicago, Ill Oct. 27 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8d212cd8bf38850ae6b11ba8ce88f80c.pdf 05c82718e537b7b185c6530eaeea6c97 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Treasury Department, Second Auditor’s Office, November 15th 1865. Received your letter with enclosures. Failed to see Secretary Harlan this morning. I will make every effort for your relief and benefit. Will write you tomorrow fully. Alexander Williamson To Mrs A. Lincoln “Clifton House” Chicago Illinois D.H. 1.20 PM <hr /> Williamson to Lincoln our cost 25- Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 26 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300352 T1865.11.15-1 MISC Title A name given to the resource Telegram from Alexander Williamson to Mary Lincoln Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Williamson, Alexander Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-11-15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Alexander Williamson telegraphs Mary Lincoln from the Treasury Deprartment stating the he received her letter; failed to see Sec. Harlan; but promises to make every effort for her relief and benefit. The telegram is sent to Mrs. Lincoln in care of the Clifton House, Chicago. Clerk's penciled initials D.H. are possibly those of David Homer Bates. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Treasury Department, Second Auditor’s Office, November 15th 1865. Received your letter with enclosures. Failed to see Secretary Harlan this morning. I will make every effort for your relief and benefit. Will write you tomorrow fully. Alexander Williamson To Mrs A. Lincoln “Clifton House” Chicago Illinois D.H. 1.20 PM <hr /> Williamson to Lincoln our cost 25- Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/767a0987761ca6b8b05d19b43781eeb1.pdf b272606f5a40ff68549ccac681198a9a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Franklin Mass. Nov 21/65 Mrs. Abraham Lincoln: Dear Madam: I mail to your address a copy of my "Pioneer Boy" in the Greek Language, translated by Rev. Mr. Constantine of Athens, Greece. I enclose, also, a letter from him to your dear lamented husband, written as you will see, two weeks before his death. The book was detained somewhere on the way, I received it four or five weeks since, and should have forwarded it ere this, but for absence from home. You will appreciate this translation of the volume into Greek as a tribute to the character of Mr. Lincoln, so loved <hr /> by his countrymen, and so honored by the people of other lands. The thought of his exalted virtues cherished by the memories of all, must be a solace to you in your deep affliction. May the Lord of all administer his grace so that this great sorrow may [illegible] out for you and yours a far more exceeding and eternal weight of joy. My kind regards to your son Robert Your Obt. Servant, William M Thayer Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300367 T1865.11.21-MISC Title A name given to the resource William Makepeace Thayer to Mary Lincoln Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thayer, William Makepeace Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-11-21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource William Makepeace Thayer presents Mary Lincoln with a Greek translation of The Pioneer Boy. The letter is glued in the front of the book which also contains a mounted letter from George Constantine to Abraham Lincoln. The book was delayed and did not reach Lincoln before his death so Thayer now forwards it to Mary Lincoln. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. L2/T373p/1865/Greek/Vault/c.3 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Franklin Mass. Nov 21/65 Mrs. Abraham Lincoln: Dear Madam: I mail to your address a copy of my "Pioneer Boy" in the Greek Language, translated by Rev. Mr. Constantine of Athens, Greece. I enclose, also, a letter from him to your dear lamented husband, written as you will see, two weeks before his death. The book was detained somewhere on the way, I received it four or five weeks since, and should have forwarded it ere this, but for absence from home. You will appreciate this translation of the volume into Greek as a tribute to the character of Mr. Lincoln, so loved <hr /> by his countrymen, and so honored by the people of other lands. The thought of his exalted virtues cherished by the memories of all, must be a solace to you in your deep affliction. May the Lord of all administer his grace so that this great sorrow may work out for you and yours a far more exceeding and eternal weight of joy. My kind regards to your son Robert Your Obt. Servant, William M Thayer Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8d028aec6f9784c75bbce5212fad4ab8.pdf ce111d35cd731f1c2bab9d5c701a9bb4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. BOSTON THEATRE. THOMAS BARRY, -- LESSEE AND MANAGER J.B. WRIGHT, --- ASSISTANT MANAGER BUSINESS MANAGER, --- MR. H. ASHLEY TREASURER, --- MR. W. ELLISON BY PUBLIC REQUEST Mr. EDWIN BOOTH THE YOUNG AMERICAN TRAGEDIAN, In the Great Historical Tragedy of RICHARD THE THIRD! PRODUCED WITH GREAT MAGNIFICENCE Doors Open at 1-4 before 7 o'clock. Performance will Commence at 1-4 past 7. Private Boxes, -- $6.00 Family Circle, -- 25 cts. Parquette, Balcony, and First Tier of Boxes, 50 cts. Amphitheatre, 15 cts. This, Thursday Evening, -- September 24, 1857, Will be performed Shakespeare's Historical Tragedy of RICHARD III WITH SUPERB SCENIC ILLUSTRATIONS, GORGEOUS DECORATIONS, ANCIENT ARMOR, &c. DUKE OF GLOSTER, by -- Mr. EDWIN BOOTH LAST NIGHT BUT TWO OF HIS RE-ENGAGEMENT. KING HENRY 6TH. Mr. W.A. DONALDSON LIEUT. OF TOWER, by ... Mr. DAVENPORT EARL OF RICHMOND, by. Mr. CHAS. POPE LORD MAYOR, by... Mr. S.D. JOHNSON DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM.. Mr. J.B. HOWE TYRREL, by... Mr. ROSE LORD STANLEY, by... Mr. W. H. CURTIS OXFORD, by... Mr. DAYMOND TRESSEL, by... Mr. COWELL BLUNT, by... Mr. VERNEY CATESBY, by... Mr. SELWIN OFFICER, by... Mr. FINN RATCLIFFE, by... Mr. G. JOHNSON PRINCE OF WALES, by. Miss IDA VERNON DUKE OF NORFOLK, by... Mr. PRICE DUKE OF YORK, by... Miss MARSHALL Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, Judges, Lords, Knights, Aldermen, Bannermen, Guards, Pages, &c. QUEEN ELIZABETH, by... Mrs. ABBOTT LADY ANNE, by... Miss LIZZIE EMMONS DUCHESS OF YORK, by... Mrs. JOHN GILBERT FRIDAY - Mr. EDWIN BOOTH'S BENEFIT, BRUTUS!! and KATHERINE AND PETRUCHIO! in both of which he will appear. SATURDAY - Close of Mr. BOOTH'S Re-engagement. <hr /> Edwin Booth Dec. 6th 1865 <hr /> BOSTON THEATRE. THOMAS BARRY, -- LESSEE AND MANAGER J.B. WRIGHT, --- ASSISTANT MANAGER BUSINESS MANAGER, --- MR. H. ASHLEY TREASURER, --- MR. W. ELLISON BY PUBLIC REQUEST Mr. EDWIN BOOTH THE YOUNG AMERICAN TRAGEDIAN, In the Great Historical Tragedy of RICHARD THE THIRD! PRODUCED WITH GREAT MAGNIFICENCE In Scenic Illustrations, Costumes, Armor, and Decorations! SECOND TIME IN BOSTON OF A CONJUGAL LESSON! RECEIVED WITH SHOUTS OF LAUGHTER. MRS. L. WESTON DAVENPORT, MRS. ABBOTT, MRS. JOHN GILBERT, MISS LIZZIE EMMONS, MR. CHAS. POPE, MR. J. B. HOWE, MR. W. DAVIDGE, MR. W. A. DONALDSON, MR. W. H. CURTIS, MR. S. D. JOHNSON, And other PROMINENT ARTISTS of this TALENTED COMPANY will appear To-night. NOTICE. - A Box in the Second Tier has been assigned for the use of Colored Persons, who can only be admitted to that part of the Theatre. Tickets of Admission can be secured Three Days in advance. QUEEN ELIZABETH, by... Mrs.ABBOTT LADY ANNE, by... Miss LIZZIE EMMONS DUCHESS OF YORK, by... Mrs. JOHN GILBERT FRIDAY - Mr. EDWIN BOOTH'S BENEFIT, BRUTUS!! and KATHERINE AND PETRUCHIO! in both of which he will appear. SATURDAY - Close of Mr. BOOTH'S Re-engagement. <hr /> Edwin Booth Dec. 6th 1865 <hr /> BOSTON THEATRE. THOMAS BARRY, -- LESSEE AND MANAGER J.B. WRIGHT, --- ASSISTANT MANAGER BUSINESS MANAGER, --- MR. H. ASHLEY TREASURER, --- MR. W. ELLISON BY PUBLIC REQUEST Mr. EDWIN BOOTH THE YOUNG AMERICAN TRAGEDIAN, In the Great Historical Tragedy of RICHARD THE THIRD! PRODUCED WITH GREAT MAGNIFICENCE Doors Open at 1-4 before 7 o'clock. Performance will Commence at 1-4 past 7. Private Boxes, -- $6.00 Family Circle, -- 25 cts. Parquette, Balcony, and First Tier of Boxes, 50 cts. Amphitheatre, 15 cts. This, Thursday Evening, -- September 24, 1857, Will be performed Shakespeare's Historical Tragedy of RICHARD III PICTORIAL ILLUSTRATIONS. The Traitors Gate and Bridge. View of Tower of London. Both painted from authentic sketches. Cloisters of St. Paul. FUNERAL OF THE KING. Coronation of Richard 3d. Gates of the City. MARCH OF RICHARD'S ARMY. View of Tamworth Castle. Tent of Richard BY MOONLIGHT - THE VISION AND SPECTERS. The Old Mill. Bosworth Battle Field. THE FIGHT, AND DEATH OF RICHARD. To conclude with, 2nd time in Boston, a Comedy in One Act, by H. Danvers, entitled A CONJUGAL LESSON! As lately produced in London, and now playing nightly in New York, with Brilliant Success. Mr. SIMON LULLABY, by... Mr. W. DAVIDGE Mrs. LETITIA LULLABY, by... Mrs. LIZZIE WESTON DAVENPORT FRIDAY - Mr. EDWIN BOOTH'S BENEFIT, BRUTUS!! and KATHERINE AND PETRUCHIO! in both of which he will appear. SATURDAY - Close of Mr. BOOTH'S Re-engagement. <hr /> Edwin Booth Dec. 6th 1865 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 21 x 28 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300353 T1865.12.06-MISC Title A name given to the resource Autograph, carte-de-visite, and playbill of Edwin Booth Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-12-06; circa 1857; 1857 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mounted on posterboard, is a September 24, 1857, Playbill: By public request, Mr. Edwin Booth, the young American tragedian, in Richard III at the Boston Theatre; a CDV of Edwin Booth with his signature; and Booth's autograph on a small card inscribed and dated by Booth. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. BOSTON THEATRE. THOMAS BARRY, -- LESSEE AND MANAGER J.B. WRIGHT, --- ASSISTANT MANAGER BUSINESS MANAGER, --- MR. H. ASHLEY TREASURER, --- MR. W. ELLISON BY PUBLIC REQUEST Mr. EDWIN BOOTH THE YOUNG AMERICAN TRAGEDIAN, In the Great Historical Tragedy of RICHARD THE THIRD! PRODUCED WITH GREAT MAGNIFICENCE Doors Open at 1-4 before 7 o'clock. Performance will Commence at 1-4 past 7. Private Boxes, -- $6.00 Family Circle, -- 25 cts. Parquette, Balcony, and First Tier of Boxes, 50 cts. Amphitheatre, 15 cts. This, Thursday Evening, -- September 24, 1857, Will be performed Shakespeare's Historical Tragedy of RICHARD III WITH SUPERB SCENIC ILLUSTRATIONS, GORGEOUS DECORATIONS, ANCIENT ARMOR, &c. DUKE OF GLOSTER, by -- Mr. EDWIN BOOTH LAST NIGHT BUT TWO OF HIS RE-ENGAGEMENT. KING HENRY 6TH. Mr. W.A. DONALDSON LIEUT. OF TOWER, by ... Mr. DAVENPORT EARL OF RICHMOND, by. Mr. CHAS. POPE LORD MAYOR, by... Mr. S.D. JOHNSON DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM.. Mr. J.B. HOWE TYRREL, by... Mr. ROSE LORD STANLEY, by... Mr. W. H. CURTIS OXFORD, by... Mr. DAYMOND TRESSEL, by... Mr. COWELL BLUNT, by... Mr. VERNEY CATESBY, by... Mr. SELWIN OFFICER, by... Mr. FINN RATCLIFFE, by... Mr. G. JOHNSON PRINCE OF WALES, by. Miss IDA VERNON DUKE OF NORFOLK, by... Mr. PRICE DUKE OF YORK, by... Miss MARSHALL Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, Judges, Lords, Knights, Aldermen, Bannermen, Guards, Pages, &c. QUEEN ELIZABETH, by... Mrs. ABBOTT LADY ANNE, by... Miss LIZZIE EMMONS DUCHESS OF YORK, by... Mrs. JOHN GILBERT FRIDAY - Mr. EDWIN BOOTH'S BENEFIT, BRUTUS!! and KATHERINE AND PETRUCHIO! in both of which he will appear. SATURDAY - Close of Mr. BOOTH'S Re-engagement. <hr /> Edwin Booth Dec. 6th 1865 <hr /> BOSTON THEATRE. THOMAS BARRY, -- LESSEE AND MANAGER J.B. WRIGHT, --- ASSISTANT MANAGER BUSINESS MANAGER, --- MR. H. ASHLEY TREASURER, --- MR. W. ELLISON BY PUBLIC REQUEST Mr. EDWIN BOOTH THE YOUNG AMERICAN TRAGEDIAN, In the Great Historical Tragedy of RICHARD THE THIRD! PRODUCED WITH GREAT MAGNIFICENCE In Scenic Illustrations, Costumes, Armor, and Decorations! SECOND TIME IN BOSTON OF A CONJUGAL LESSON! RECEIVED WITH SHOUTS OF LAUGHTER. MRS. L. WESTON DAVENPORT, MRS. ABBOTT, MRS. JOHN GILBERT, MISS LIZZIE EMMONS, MR. CHAS. POPE, MR. J. B. HOWE, MR. W. DAVIDGE, MR. W. A. DONALDSON, MR. W. H. CURTIS, MR. S. D. JOHNSON, And other PROMINENT ARTISTS of this TALENTED COMPANY will appear To-night. NOTICE. - A Box in the Second Tier has been assigned for the use of Colored Persons, who can only be admitted to that part of the Theatre. Tickets of Admission can be secured Three Days in advance. QUEEN ELIZABETH, by... Mrs.ABBOTT LADY ANNE, by... Miss LIZZIE EMMONS DUCHESS OF YORK, by... Mrs. JOHN GILBERT FRIDAY - Mr. EDWIN BOOTH'S BENEFIT, BRUTUS!! and KATHERINE AND PETRUCHIO! in both of which he will appear. SATURDAY - Close of Mr. BOOTH'S Re-engagement. <hr /> Edwin Booth Dec. 6th 1865 <hr /> BOSTON THEATRE. THOMAS BARRY, -- LESSEE AND MANAGER J.B. WRIGHT, --- ASSISTANT MANAGER BUSINESS MANAGER, --- MR. H. ASHLEY TREASURER, --- MR. W. ELLISON BY PUBLIC REQUEST Mr. EDWIN BOOTH THE YOUNG AMERICAN TRAGEDIAN, In the Great Historical Tragedy of RICHARD THE THIRD! PRODUCED WITH GREAT MAGNIFICENCE Doors Open at 1-4 before 7 o'clock. Performance will Commence at 1-4 past 7. Private Boxes, -- $6.00 Family Circle, -- 25 cts. Parquette, Balcony, and First Tier of Boxes, 50 cts. Amphitheatre, 15 cts. This, Thursday Evening, -- September 24, 1857, Will be performed Shakespeare's Historical Tragedy of RICHARD III PICTORIAL ILLUSTRATIONS. The Traitors Gate and Bridge. View of Tower of London. Both painted from authentic sketches. Cloisters of St. Paul. FUNERAL OF THE KING. Coronation of Richard 3d. Gates of the City. MARCH OF RICHARD'S ARMY. View of Tamworth Castle. Tent of Richard BY MOONLIGHT - THE VISION AND SPECTERS. The Old Mill. Bosworth Battle Field. THE FIGHT, AND DEATH OF RICHARD. To conclude with, 2nd time in Boston, a Comedy in One Act, by H. Danvers, entitled A CONJUGAL LESSON! As lately produced in London, and now playing nightly in New York, with Brilliant Success. Mr. SIMON LULLABY, by... Mr. W. DAVIDGE Mrs. LETITIA LULLABY, by... Mrs. LIZZIE WESTON DAVENPORT FRIDAY - Mr. EDWIN BOOTH'S BENEFIT, BRUTUS!! and KATHERINE AND PETRUCHIO! in both of which he will appear. SATURDAY - Close of Mr. BOOTH'S Re-engagement. <hr /> Edwin Booth Dec. 6th 1865 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a4c78d7e544e121a2d34ac5fb1ff9a56.pdf 83ebc105ee3c9a794ad2b64f82cc6165 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data one ledger in book covers; pencil; ink 26 p 33 x 10 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300354 T1865.12.11-MISC Title A name given to the resource Daily Journal for 1866 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wyman, William H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-1880 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource The tall, thin commercially sold ledger book with lined entries for each day contains sporatic entries for 1865, 1869, 1871, 1874, and 1879-80. Early entries describe going to Springfield in December 1865 to visit Lincoln's Tomb; staying at Chenery House; and hearing of the arrival of Mary (widow) and Robert Lincoln from Chicago. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2fceafc64227d39faee322e404b24339.pdf b069a7f70ca527e802e65d61d3996efd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington Dec. 15th 1865. Hon. Edwin M. Stanton Secretary of War. Sir. I have the honor very respectfully to request a Situation as clerk in the Quarter Master Genl's Ofs. & to submit the enclosed letter from Mrs. President Lincoln I am, Sir, Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant Albert F. Pike Box 521 Washington P. O. <hr /> A. B. June 11" 1866 Albert F. Pike. Dec. 15. 1865 Applies for clerkship in Off of Qr. M. Genl. Encloses letter from Mrs. President Lincoln, File W. D. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 25 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300355 T1865.12.15 Title A name given to the resource Albert F. Pike to Edwin M. Stanton Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pike, Albert F. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-12-15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Albert F. Pike asks Edwin M. Stanton for a position as clerk in the Quarter Master Unit and submits his letter of reference from Mary Lincoln. Mary's letter of October 11, 1865, to Stanton is also in the Taper Collection. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington Dec. 15th 1865. Hon. Edwin M. Stanton Secretary of War. Sir. I have the honor very respectfully to request a Situation as clerk in the Quarter Master Genl's Ofs. & to submit the enclosed letter from Mrs. President Lincoln I am, Sir, Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant Albert F. Pike Box 521 Washington P. O. <hr /> A. B. June 11" 1866 Albert F. Pike. Dec. 15. 1865 Applies for clerkship in Off of Qr. M. Genl. Encloses letter from Mrs. President Lincoln, File W. D. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20