Joanna Lane's original "Lincoln Memories" letter

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Joanna Lane's original "Lincoln Memories" letter

Description

Page one of the original, handwritten "Lincoln Memories" letter by Mrs. Henry S. Lane Feb 1909

Transcription

The Swiss Government in passing resolutions of condolence on the death of Lincoln said "he was the man with the brow of iron, and the heart of gold. These were words fitly spoken and all who ever came in contact with him recognized the divine charity which forgives all sin and pities all suffering. If he ever erred it was on the side of mercy in pardoning rebels whom others had convicted and thought guilty of severe punishment many women came to him during that awful war of Rebellion asking him to commute the sentence passed upon a beloved husband or son. Always their requests were granted

Source

Montgomery County Historical Society

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Use of this item for research, teaching, and private study is permitted with proper citation. Reproduction of the item requires our written permission for publication, broadcast or commercial use. Request for such must be made in writing, outlining in detail the items to be reproduced and requested use of the reproduction. For permission, please contact Victoria Johnston at vjohnston@lane-mchs.org.

Tags

• transcribed

• grief

• mourning

Cite this Item

Joanna Lane. "Joanna Lane's original "Lincoln Memories" letter". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 19, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/827

Item Type

Letter

Creator

Joanna Lane