Treasury Department Ordinance
The Treasury Department orders all officers and others to wear mourning crepe around their arms in honor of Lincoln.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Washington, April 17, 1865
It is hearby ordered that, in honor to the memory of our late illustrious Chief Magistrate, all officers and others subject to the orders of the Secretary of Treasury, wear crape upon the left arm for the period of six months.
H. McCulloch
Secretary of the Treasury
[Transcription by: Dr. Susan Corbesero, Ellis School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]
Library of Congress, Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana, portfolio 2, no. 15 Stern catalog 4758
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Treasury Department
April 17, 1865
Document from Apr. 17, 1865
The Treasury Department orders all officers and others to wear mourning crepe around their arms in honor of Lincoln.
Library of Congress, Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana, portfolio 2, no. 15 Stern catalog 4758
This item is in the public domain and may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with proper citation and attribution
Treasury Department
April 17, 1865