Document from May. 1, 1865

Subscription for a Tribute of Respect

  • Full Title

    Subscription for a Tribute of Respect to the Memory of Abraham Lincoln, Late President of the United States

  • Description

    Circular soliciting funds for Mary Todd Lincoln.

  • Transcription

    SUBSCRIPTION
    FOR A
    Tribute of Respect to the Memory of
    ABRAHAM LINCOLN
    LATE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

    SUBSCRIPTIONS ONE DOLLAR

    We, the undersigned, being desirous of showing our love and respect for the memory of our late noble and martyred President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, and our sympathy and regard for his bereaved family in their terrible affection, subscribe one dollar towards a fund to be presented to MRS. LINCOLN thought through HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES Y. SMITH, Governor of Rhode Island.

    [Transcription by: Hannah A.-B., Dr. Susan Corbesero's class, Ellis School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.]

  • Source

    MSS027_02_03

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