Joseph A. Wheelock to Kate French Wheelock

Full Title

Note from Joseph A. Wheelock to his wife, Kate French Wheelock, upon hearing news of Lincoln's death

Description

A short, personal note from Joseph Albert Wheelock, a journalist in Saint Paul, to his wife Kate French Wheelock, commenting on the assassination of President Lincoln. It reads: "My darling, If you have tears prepare to shed them now Weep - Weep - Weep for the Slain of the daughters of my people." The envelope with it is just as interesting: "Father's note to Mother when Lincoln was assassinated. Mr. Colgrave told me that he was with Father when the news came - and that he staggered across the room sank down and burst into tears."

Transcription

My darling, If you have tears prepare to shed them now Weep - Weep - Weep for the Slain of the daughters of my people.

Source

Joseph A. Wheelock and Family Papers, 1719, 1756, 1803 - 1906. P334, box 4, Minnesota Historical Society

Rights

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Tags

• man

• first reaction

• grief

• mourning

Cite this Item

Joseph Albert Wheelock. "Note from Joseph A. Wheelock to his wife, Kate French Wheelock, upon hearing news of Lincoln's death". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed November 22, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/189

Item Type

Letter

Creator

Joseph Albert Wheelock

Date

April 15, 1865

Material

paper

Region

Union states