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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.. "American Telegraph Company telegram of M. Simpson, Phila., to Secy. Harrington [George Harrington], April 18, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/530

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Simpson, M.

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April 18, 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 14, 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.

Date

April 17, 1865

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Letter of James Wormley, G. Snowden, and H. Harris, Washington, [to George Harrington], April 17, 1865

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States, "It's chairman of the Committee of Colored Citizens of Washington - who desire to participate in the funeral ceremonies of our late President - and friend, Abraham Lincoln. I have to solicit the favor of being placed in such a position in the line of procession as you may assign. . . ."

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

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Wormley, James, 1819-1884; Snowden, G.; Harris, H.. "Letter of James Wormley, G. Snowden, and H. Harris, Washington, [to George Harrington], April 17, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/524

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Wormley, James, 1819-1884; Snowden, G.; Harris, H.

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April 17, 1865

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American Telegraph Company telegram of Geo. H. Stuart [George H. Stuart], Chairman, Phila., to Asst. Secty. Harrington [George Harrington], April 17, 1865

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States, "I am instructed to inform you that the executive committee of the U.S. Christian Commission purpose attending the funeral of our late & deeply lamented President. Telegraph if we shall wear a badge. . . ."

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

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Stuart, George H.

Date

April 17, 1865

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Letter from Danson C. Tolman 8th Infantry to his sister April 24, 1865

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This is a letter from Danson C. Tolman (8th Infantry) of Watsonville, California to his sister, Miss Minott Johnan of West Camden, Maine, written on April 24, 1865. He wrote from San Francisco about mourning the death of the President, getting letters from home and his pay and bounty.

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Danson C. Tolman of Watsonville enlisted in Company 8, 8th Infantry, C.V. on November 17, 1865. He wrote from San Francisco on April 24, 1865 to his sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. Minott Johnan, West Camden, Maine.

Dear Brother & Sister:

I take a few moments to let you know that I am well and have not forgotten my friends at home. I hear [brother] John [also of Company A] is well. I leave here tomorrow noon [on the steamer Oregon] to join my company [at Cape Disappointment, W.T.] and when I get there, I will write again.

Everybody has been busy the past week mourning our great loss [The public funeral was Wednesday, April 19] & I don’t feel like writing yet. People here seem to think the war will be prolonged on the account of the death of the President, but do not know yet.

Lizzie did not answer our letters because I was coming home in a few days, and she waited for me to answer it. I wrote to Father a few days ago, and also I wrote soon after or enlistment, but I think the letters I sent then were lost in the indian troubles on the plains.

Our company is stationed at Cape Disappointment, W.T., which is at the mouth of the Columbia river on the north side.

If you have not got my letters I will again state that my company is A Co. 8th C.V. Inf. [Captain Clarence C. Smith], but letters sent to Watsonville will be forwarded by my wife.

In addition to the pay of the U.S., the State of California pays five dollars a month in gold coin to each soldier & a bounty in gold coin of $160 to three years men, So you see, soldiering is good business here where there is no war.

Give my love to all, your affectionate Br[other],

D.C. TOLMAN

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Danson C. Tolman. "Letter from Danson C. Tolman 8th Infantry to his sister April 24, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/514

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Danson C. Tolman

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April 24, 1865

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Paper

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"Removal of the body of the President to the executive mansion"

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Article describing the procession accompanying President Abraham Lincoln's body from the Peterson house to the White House. The article describes the procession as escorted by Union Light Guard calvary and military officers, as well as a large crowd, which descended on the Peterson house once the President's body was removed.

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Removal of the body of the president to the executive mansion.
Shortly after nine o'clock this morning the remains were placed in a temporary coffin, under the direction of Mr. Frank Sands, and removed to the Whtie House, six young men of the Quartermaster's Department carrying the body the house.
An escort of cavalry, (Union Light Guard,) under the command of Lieut. Jamison, accompanied the remains, which were followed by General Augur, commanding the Department of Washington; General Rucker, Depot Quartermaster; Colonel Pelouze, of the War Department; Captain Finley Anderson, A. A. G.; Hancock's corps; Captain D. G. Thomas, Clothing Depot; Captain J. H. Crowell, and Captain C. Baker.
The solemn procession moved slowly up Tenth street to G, and thence to the White House, the large crowd present along the route standing uncovered. Immediately on the guard being removed, a rush was made towards the house occupied during the night by the President, remaining about the entrance for some time.

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Washingtoniana Microfilm Collection

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Daily Constitutional Union. ""Removal of the body of the President to the executive mansion"". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/498

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Daily Constitutional Union

Date

April 15, 1865

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newspaper

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Daily Ohio Statesman

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The Daily Ohio Statesman discusses various aspects of the Lincoln assassination, including General Sherman's sorrow at the President's death, the funeral train as it passes through Albany, NY, and secessionists in California who rejoiced over his passing.

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Daily Ohio Statesman. "Daily Ohio Statesman". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/477

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Daily Ohio Statesman

Date

April 27, 1865

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"How the Late President Looks in His Coffin"

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The Daily Intelligencer of Wheeling, VA (now WV) describes how President Lincoln's body was prepared for his burial.

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Daily Intelligencer. ""How the Late President Looks in His Coffin"". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/475

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Daily Intelligencer

Date

April 28, 1865