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Letter signed L.W. Owen and N.D. Larner, Committee of City Councils, Treasury Department, to Hon. G. Harrington, Asst. Sec'y. Treas., April 18, 1865

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States, "The City Council of this City have been officially notified that the City Councils of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Baltimore, Md. intend to visit this City to-morrow for the purpose of joining in the funeral obsequies of our late President, and on behalf of the City Councils of this City we respectfully request tickets of admission for them to the East Room to-morrow. The number of visitors will be Thirty-nine. . . ."

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

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Owen, L.W.; Larner, N.D.. "Letter signed L.W. Owen and N.D. Larner, Committee of City Councils, Treasury Department, to Hon. G. Harrington, Asst. Sec'y. Treas., April 18, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/534

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Owen, L.W.; Larner, N.D.

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April 18, 1865

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American Telegraph Company telegram of J. Edgar Thompson, Prest., Phila., to Gov. Oglesby, Senator Yates, & Representative Arnold, Committee, April 17, 1865

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States, "The Pennsylvania Railroad Co. respectfully tender to the Committee the use of their Road for the conveyance of the remains of our Lamented Chief Magistrate & those who may accompany them on their mournful journey to Illinois . . . ."

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

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Thompson, J. Edgar. "American Telegraph Company telegram of J. Edgar Thompson, Prest., Phila., to Gov. Oglesby, Senator Yates, & Representative Arnold, Committee, April 17, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/533

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Thompson, J. Edgar

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April 17, 1865

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American Telegraph Company telegram of James B. Hodgeson, Mt. Clare, Md., to Secty. Harrington [George Harrington], April 18, 1865

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States, "The employees of the B & O. R.R. [B & O Railroad] intend to participate in a body in the funeral obsequies of our lamented late President of the U.S. Please inform me what arrangements we will have to make in accordance thereof. . . ."

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

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Hodgeson, James B.

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April 18, 1865

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American Telegraph Company telegram of Wm. P. Smith [William P. Smith], Camden Station, to Hon. Geo. Harrington [George Harrington], Asst. Secty. Treasy., April 18, 1865

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States, "Our State and city authorities as well as our Company desire to know when the body of the President will probably leave Washington for final enterment at Springfield. Please let me know by telegraph today and you will oblige all these parties. . . ."

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

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Smith, William P.

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April 18, 1865

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American Telegraph Company telegram of M. Simpson, Phila., to Secy. Harrington [George Harrington], April 18, 1865

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States, "Just recd. your Invitation. Am willing to assist. What part of the services am I expected to take. . . ." Regarding plans for the funeral of Abraham Lincoln.

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

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Simpson, M.

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April 18, 1865

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Letter signed Wm. B. Thomas [William B. Thomas], Custom House, Philadelphia, Collector's Office, to Hon. Geo. Harrington [George Harrington], Asst. Secy. of the Treas., April 17, 1865

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States, "It is the general desire of the Citizens of Phila. that the remains of President Lincoln should pass through this city and remain a day in 'State' in Independence Hall, that he raised the flag of the Union, with his own hands, and expressed his willingness to be assassinated on the spot rather than sacrifice the principle of Liberty on which he conceived the government to be based. I trust that the wishes of our people will be gratified. . . ."

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

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Thomas, William B.

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April 17, 1865

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American Telegraph Company telegram of Phillip Speed, Louisville, to Hon. James Speed, Atty. Genl., April 17, 1865

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States, "A wreath of Rare flowers for the bier of our Loved. . . .President is sent by Express by the German Gymnastic Assn. of this City. . . ."

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

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Speed, Phillip. "American Telegraph Company telegram of Phillip Speed, Louisville, to Hon. James Speed, Atty. Genl., April 17, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/528

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Speed, Phillip

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April 17, 1865

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American Telegraph Company telegram of Otis D. Swan, Secty. of Union League Club, New York, to Hon. Mr. Harrington, April 17, 1865

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States, "A committee of thirteen members of the Union League club on behalf thereof will attend the funeral of the late Pres't. . . ." Regarding plans for Abraham Lincoln's funeral.

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

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Swan, Otis D.. "American Telegraph Company telegram of Otis D. Swan, Secty. of Union League Club, New York, to Hon. Mr. Harrington, April 17, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/527

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Swan, Otis D.

Date

April 17, 1865

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

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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.

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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]

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

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

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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 May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/526

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

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April 17, 1865

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Letter signed W.J. Otto, Department of the Interior, to Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, [George Harrington], April 17, 1865

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States, "I have received your letter of this date, and will cause the clerks of this Department to be organized and form in procession on tomorrow, Tuesday, at 3 o'clock P.M. for the purpose which you mention. . . ." Regarding plans for Abraham Lincoln's funeral procession. Letter is on mourning stationery.

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Department of the Interior
April 17th 1865

Sir:

I have received your letter of this date and will cause the clerks of this Department to be organized and form in procession on tomorrow, Tuesday, at 3 o’clock P.M. for the purpose which you mention.

Very respectfully
W. J. Otto

The Assistant Secretary of the Treasury

[Transcription by McCaela Michas]

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Otto, W.J.. "Letter signed W.J. Otto, Department of the Interior, to Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, [George Harrington], April 17, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/525

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Otto, W.J.

Date

April 17, 1865