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"Murder Most Foul!"

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The Daily Intelligencer from Wheeling, VA offers a full page spread with details linked to the assassination, Lincoln's funeral, his autopsy, and more.

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Daily Intelligencer. ""Murder Most Foul!"". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/473

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Daily Intelligencer

Date

April 17, 1865

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"The Latest News by Telegraph"

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The Cleveland Morning Leader offers updated information about Lincoln's funeral and the search for Booth.

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Cleveland Morning Leader. ""The Latest News by Telegraph"". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/467

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Cleveland Morning Leader

Date

April 18, 1865

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Letter – Grantham April 29th pt 1

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Letter from W.C. Colly in Grantham to cousin Dan about goings on in life. The letter discusses the death and funeral of President Abraham Lincoln.

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Tucker Collection care of Museum of the Grand Prairie

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W.C. Colly. "Letter – Grantham April 29th pt 1". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/433

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W.C. Colly

Date

April 29, 1865

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Photograph – Lincoln Funeral Train

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A photo of Lincoln’s Funeral Train as it moved through Chicago, Illinois on its way from Washington, D.C. to Springfield, Illinois.

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Tucker Collection care of Museum of the Grand Prairie

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Unknown. "Photograph – Lincoln Funeral Train ". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/416

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Unknown

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May 1, 1865

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Notice – Resolutions Regarding Lincoln Tomb

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A public notice of resolutions of the Lincoln National Monument Association that were approved at a meeting of the Committee of Arrangements. The resolutions cover a number of issues from electing the Treasurer to donations to how the resolutions would be transmitted to the public.

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Office of the Lincoln National Monument Association,

Springfield, Ill., April 25th, 1865,


Dear Sir;

At a meeting of the Committee of Arrangements appointed by the citizens of the City of Springfield, Illinois, April 24th, 1865, the following resolutions were adopted:


Resolved, That Governor Richard J. Oglesby, Lieut. Gov. Wm. Bross, Hon. Sharon Tyndale, Secretary of State, Hon. O. H. Miner, Auditor of State, Hon. Jas. H. Beveridge, Treasurer, Hon. J. T. Stuart, Hon. S. H. Treat, Hon. Jesse K. Dubois, Hon. O. M. Hatch, Hon. John A. McCleruand, Hon. Wm. Butler, Hon. Jas. C. Conkling, Hon. Thos. J. Dennis, and such others as they may select, constitute a Lincoln National Monument Association, for the purpose of receiving funds and disbursing the same, for obtaining grounds and erecting a monument thereon in Springfield, Ills., to the memory of our lamented Chief Magistrate, Abraham Lincoln.


Resolved, That Hon. James H. Beveridge, Treasurer of the State of Illinois, be the Treasurer of the said association.


Resolved, That all the officers and soldiers of our armies, and the officers, marines and sailors of our navy, at their several camps, stations, forts and hospitals, be requested to make a contribution, for the said purposes, during the second week of May, 1865, or as soon therafter as possible, and remit by draft, or otherwise, to said Treasurer at Springfield Illinois.


Resolved, That the Councils of the Loyal League throughout the nation be requested to contribute for the purpose aforesaid, at their weekly meeting in the second week of May, 1865, and remit to said Treasurer.


Resolved, That the various boards of trade and chambers of commerce throughout the nation, be requested to contribute during the said week, for the said purposes, and remit as aforesaid.


Resolved, That the several lodges of Masons and Odd Fellows throughout the nation be requested to contribute for said purposes at their regular meetings in said week, and remit as aforesaid.


Resolved, That all literary, religious and benevolent associations throughout the land, be requested to contribute at their regular meetings in said week and remit as aforesaid.


Resolved, That the churches of all denominations throughout the land be requested to take up a collection on the second Sunday in May, 1865, for said purposes and remit as aforesaid.


Resolved, That the colored population of our country to whom our lamented Chief Magistrate was so generous a benefactor, be requested to contribute during said week, or as soon thereafter as convenient and remit as aforesaid.


Resolved, That every individual who reveres the name of Abraham Lincoln, and who may desire to act separately be requested to contribute during said week, or as soon thereafter as convenient, and remit as aforesaid.


Resolved, That the National Parks and Post Masters throughout the nation be the agents of said association for remittance of contributions.


Resolved, That the above resolutions be transmitted by telegraph and published in every newspaper in the country as speedily as possible.


John T. Stuart, Chair'n.

James C. Conkling, Secretary.


On the 26th day of April 1865, the Association organized by the appointment of-


Richard Oglesby, President. James H. Beveridge, Treasurer.

Sharon Tyndale, Secretary. Clinton L. Conkling, Ass't Secretary.


This said Association now appeals to you in the most urgent manner to exert all your influence towards the accomplishment of its purposes, by keeping the second week of May next, or the earliest day possible thereafter, prominently before the public as the time to contribute to the erection of a monument to our lamented Chief Magistrate ABRAHAM LINCOLN.


Let the nation by one simultaneous movement testify its regard for his exalted character; its appreciation for his distinguished services, and its sorrow for his death by erecting, to his memory, a monument that will forever prove that Republics are not ungrateful.


Most beautiful grounds, already adorned by nature and embellished by art, near the centre of the city of Springfield, have been selected as his final resting place.


His mortal remains now await your response, ere they shall be deposited beneath a MONUMENT that shall be worthy of his fame and the affectionate gratitude of a generous nation.


RICHARD J. OGLESBY, President.


SHARON TYNDALE, Secretary.

CLINTON L. CONKLING, Assistant Secretary.


N.B. All National Banks and Postmasters are requested to act as agents to receive and transmit funds. No other agents will be appointed except under Seal with written signatures of the officers.

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Tucker Collection care of Museum of the Grand Prairie

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National Lincoln Monument Association. "Notice – Resolutions Regarding Lincoln Tomb ". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/406

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National Lincoln Monument Association

Date

April 24, 1865

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Letter- Invitation to Lincoln Funeral New York

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The letter is an invitation to the funeral obsequies of the late President of the United States in New York. It was issued by John D. Ottiwell, Chairman to the Honorable Carl E.L. Hinrichs, Consul of Saxe Coburg and Gotha and Saxe Altenburg.

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City Hall, New York
April 22, 1865

Respected Sir:

I have the honor, on behalf of the Common Council of this City, to invite your participation in the Funeral obsequies of the late President of the United States, which will take place under the direction of the City Authorities, on Tuesday next, 25th instant.

You will be provided with a suitable meeting room in the office of the Mayor of the City, and you are respectfully invited to be present at 12 M. on that day.

I remain with great respect,
Your obedient servant,
John D, Ottiwell,
Chairman.

Hon Carl E.L. Hinrichs
Consul of Saxe Coburg and Gotha
& Saxe Altenburg

[Transcription by Stephanie Dabik]

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Tucker Collection care of Museum of the Grand Prairie

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John D. Ottiwell. "Letter- Invitation to Lincoln Funeral New York". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/403

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John D. Ottiwell

Date

April 22, 1865

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Journal – Tuesday April 18 1865, Wednesday April 19

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A personal journal. On Wednesday April 19th the author notes that it was the funeral of President Lincoln. They also note that a “deep gloom presides over our whole Country”.

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Tucker Collection care of Museum of the Grand Prairie

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Unknown. "Journal – Tuesday April 18 1865, Wednesday April 19". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/402

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Unknown

Date

April 18, 1865

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Journal – Sunday April 16 (Attended Church) to Friday 21

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Personal journal entries from Sunday, April 16, 1865, to Friday, April 21, 1865. On Sunday April 16th the author notes that they attended church services and the church was trimmed in black. On Wednesday April 19th, the author notes that they attended the funeral of Abraham Lincoln.

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Tucker Collection care of Museum of the Grand Prairie

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Unknown. "Journal – Sunday April 16 (Attended Church) to Friday 21". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/401

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Unknown

Date

April 16, 1865

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Journal – DC Journal Sunday April 16 to Friday 21

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Pages of a journal dating from Sunday, April 16, 1865, to Friday, April 21, 1865. Most of the entries are blank. The Wednesday, April 19, 1865, entry notes that “President Lincoln was carried to the Capitol to day” and discusses the procession.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1865.


President Lincoln was
carried to the Capitol to day
the procession was very large
probably 10,000 persons in it and
many more on the streets


THURSDAY 20


[[No Notes]]


FRIDAY 21


[[No Notes]]




[Transcription team: Jaeger K., Gabriel Z., Dwight S.]


[New Hampton Middle School, New Hampton, Iowa]

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Tucker Collection care of Museum of the Grand Prairie

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Unknown. "Journal – DC Journal Sunday April 16 to Friday 21". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/399

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Unknown

Date

April 19, 1865

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Johannes Oertel Diary

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Johannes Oertel, a minister who later became an artist, wrote about his feelings on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln five days before.

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Wednesday, April 19, 1865

Most memorable day! A day of mourning and lamentation! A continent in tears! The Nation weeping, and her foes dismayed and fleeing in disguise and terror! This cursed rebellion has culminated its gigantic atrocities in the foul murder of our great, good, beloved President. The hand of a vile assassin extinguished his precious life last Friday evening, and today over twenty millions of people mourn after his hearse, and swear over his grave by High Heaven a solemn, determined oath, that the black wickedness, which has for four bloody years made our beautiful country old in deeds of carnage and violence, shall be utterly wiped out of existence, and evenhanded Justice have her uninterrupted work with the leaders, who caused such widespread misery.

As the dreadful news of the assassination of Mr. Abr. Lincoln flashed over the thousands of miles of this continent, the nation received a paralysis shock indeed. A feeling of horror and deep gloom spread over the land, and men were struck dumb with awe. All fealt the fearful calamity and felt the national bereavement. We have lost a Father! A great man has fallen. For four years, with a far-seeing, calm and clear mind, steady and unwavering in high principle and sterling integrity, with the purest patriotism and self-sacrifice, an all-embracing love and tender care, patient and untouched by censure or calumny, looking with devout faith and childlike trust to the end, as a merciful Providence would surely protect the right and bring it to victory, he has guided his distressed county in her greatest dangers and perils, has firmly established the principle of universal freedom, subdued the power of her enemies, and raised again, our proud banner upon the ruined walls of that very fortress whence treason struck it down just four years before, and now that the future rose up before his gratified vision, radiant with glory and happiness and strength, and his herkulean labors found a sweet reward, malicious hatred cut him off in the height of his usefulness. The hellish spirit of slavery and treason has done its perfect work--but it has struck the death blow at its own black heart. If there has existed any tendency to forget the depth of its heinous wickedness and to be easy with those men who led in treason and infamy, that tendency has vanished. There never was a more sudden revolution of feeling in the common mind of a whole great nation, as has been effected by the assassination of our lamented President. Treason could have done nothing so destructive of its own ends, so suicidal to its own existence. Both at home and with the whole civilized world it stands now utterly and forever condemned. It has fully revealed its true character, and the reckless, godless barbarity which has indeed marked the conduct of the South throughout this war, the outgrowth and legitimate consequence of that revolting inhuman system of slavery. But thank God! Henceforth our flag must wave over a country undivided and free, where no cruel lash drives a human chattel to their unwilling work; where no being created immortal and redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ is bought and bartered away for money; where no wanton outrage can under the sanction of law trample under foot the ties of marriage and family relations; where education can no more be made a penal offence; where life is held sacred; where a man can travel from Maine to Florida and to the far Pacific without carrying revolver and knife; where, within the bounds of reason and law, he can utter his sentiments without fear and restraint; where on every foot of it he can truly feel that it is his fatherland, belonging to him and every citizen from one end to the other throughout its vast extent; where he has the right of a freeman, the protection of the law, the consciousness of security, and a just pride in a great country and a superior form of government, that has stood the fiery trial of an unparalleled insurrection most victoriously and approved itself more worthy of the confidence of all mankind, and the respect of foreign powers, than ever before it was so severely tried.

And to this end President Abraham Lincoln has contributed more than any other man. Be has established freedom, and has died its martyr. He lived for a great, noble principle, and died for it. His death is the seal of Liberty. Be is our Martyr-President. The grateful heart of the nation will hold his name most dear and all future history will call him the Great and the Good. His name is enshrined in sacred memory in the hearts of the poor, the oppressed, and down-trodden, whose father and liberator he emphatically has been, and wherever and whenever, the crushing out of the system of human slavery upon the soil of these United States is mentioned, by word or print, there will be associated with it inseperably and most favorably the venerated, beloved name of Abraham · Lincoln, the great Liberator, and martyr of freedom!

The Nation has prayed to day, and is praying, that the mercyful and almighty God, our ruler and our guide may impart wisdom, and strength, and firmness to his successor, Mr. Andrew Johnson, and make him a willing and fit instrument in His Land to do His heavenly will, and lead this people through the mazes of difficulties which yet surround us on every side, to peace, and justice, and happiness, in the fear of God, to His honor and glory, Amen.

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The Leo Pascal Collection

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Johannes Oertel. "Johannes Oertel Diary". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/365

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Johannes Oertel

Date

April 19, 1865