Daniel R. Goodloe to George Harrington

Full Title

Letter signed Daniel R. Goodloe, Washington, to Hon. George Harrington, Assistant Sec. of Treas., April 17, 1865

Description

States, "Allow me to introduce my friend Wm. S. Mitchell [William S. Mitchell] Esq. a merchant of this city who is desirous of furnishing articles connected with the funeral ceremonies. He is an honorable gentleman, and the best guarantee of his patriotism is the fact that he is a cherished friend of President Johnson. . . ." Regarding plans for Abraham Lincoln's funeral.

Transcription

Washington, April 17th 1865.

My dear Sir;

Allow me to introduce my friend Wm. S. Mitchell Esqr, a merchant of this city who is desirous of furnishing articles connected with the funeral ceremonies. He is an honorable gentleman, and the best guarantee of his patriotism is the fact that he is a cherished friend of President Johnson.
I have the honor to be
Your most obt. svt.
Daniel R. Goodloe

Hon. George Harrington,
Assistant Sec. of Treas.

[Transcription Team: Summer D., Joslyn P., Kaylee R., Brianna J.]
[New Hampton Middle School]

Source

George R. Harrington Papers, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.

Rights

Goodloe, Daniel R. (Daniel Reaves), 1814-1902

Tags

• transcribed

• abolitionist

• government: U.S.

• man

• funeral planning

Cite this Item

Goodloe, Daniel R. (Daniel Reaves), 1814-1902. "Letter signed Daniel R. Goodloe, Washington, to Hon. George Harrington, Assistant Sec. of Treas., April 17, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed November 26, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/526

Item Type

Letter

Creator

Goodloe, Daniel R. (Daniel Reaves), 1814-1902

Date

April 17, 1865

Region

District of Columbia