Letter from Apr. 25, 1865
Preston King to Unknown
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Full Title
Preston King to Unknown
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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.
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Transcription
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 December 26, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/698
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King, Preston, 1806-1865
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Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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Date
April 25th, 1865
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Material
paper and ink
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Dimensions
20 x 25 cm
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Letter from Apr. 25, 1865
Preston King to Unknown
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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.
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Source
Preston King Letter
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Rights
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions.
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Creator
King, Preston, 1806-1865
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Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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Date
April 25, 1865
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Material
paper and ink
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Dimensions
20 x 25 cm