Preston King to Unknown

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Preston King to Unknown
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Preston King, a former U.S. Senator from New York, comments on the shock and grief gripping the nation in the wake of the assassination of President Lincoln. King also expresses his confidence in President Andrew Johnson.
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Lincoln

Washington April 24 1865.

My Dear Sir

Your letter and the paper are recd, for which accepting thanks. It is difficult to realize that the Horrible crime which has filled the Whole Country with Greif is a fact. I have to say even in the midst of the mourning visible in every face that I fully beleive the confidence so universally expressed in Mr. Johnson is well founded

Yours Truly,

Preston King
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Preston King Letter
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King, Preston, 1806-1865. "Preston King to Unknown". Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 16, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/698

Letter from Apr. 25, 1865

Description

Preston King, a former U.S. Senator from New York, comments on the shock and grief gripping the nation in the wake of the assassination of President Lincoln. King also expresses his confidence in President Andrew Johnson.
Source

Preston King Letter
Rights

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions.
Creator

King, Preston, 1806-1865
Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date

April 25, 1865
Material

paper and ink
Dimensions

20 x 25 cm