Edwin Bynner to sister

Full Title

Letter from Edwin Bynner to his sister, 23 April 1865

Description

In this letter written by Edwin Bynner, an agent of the Commercial Steam Boat Company in New York, to his sister, Bynner describes his reaction and thoughts about Abraham Lincoln and the assassination. Bynner comments that he is more shocked than surprised at the assassination and recalls the greatness and humanity of Abraham Lincoln. Bynner states that during his three interactions with Lincoln he observed firsthand Lincoln's intellect and perceptiveness. Bynner was impressed with Lincoln's strong mind.

Source

Massachusetts Historical Society, Miscellaneous manuscripts collection

Rights

Use of this item for research, teaching, and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as: From the Collection of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast, or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please see this web page.

Tags

• man

• honoring

• Lincoln life

• mourning

• untranscribed: handwritten

Cite this Item

Bynner, Edwin. "Letter from Edwin Bynner to his sister, 23 April 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 26, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/286

Item Type

Letter

Creator

Bynner, Edwin

Date

April 23, 1865

Material

25 cm x 19.7 cm

Region

Union states