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Telegram of F. A. Parker to Lt. Nickerson, April 17, 1865

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States, "Every vessel in the Flotilla will fire a gun every half hour the day after the receipt of this order. . . ." Relates to observance of the funeral of President Abraham Lincoln.

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Parker, F. A.. "Telegram of F. A. Parker to Lt. Nickerson, April 17, 1865". . Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed September 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/634

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Parker, F. A.

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April 17, 1865

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Illinois Daily State Journal, April 28, 1865

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Interior page report in the Illinois Daily State Journal providing details on President Lincoln's funeral procession and his upcoming burial in Springfield, Illinois. The paper also reports extensively on the death of John Wilkes Booth and the capture of David E. Herold, including an official dispatch from Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton to Major General John A. Dix. Known as "mourning rules," the wide vertical lines between the newspaper columns represent grief over the loss of an important person.

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HN-1865-011138B

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Baker & Phillips. "Illinois Daily State Journal, April 28, 1865". Baker & Phillips. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed September 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/625

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Baker & Phillips

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Baker & Phillips

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April 28, 1865

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Newspaper

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Unsigned note to Hon. E.M. Stanton, [April 1865]

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States, "The running of cars upon the street railroads, between 17th street and the Congressional Cemetery, should cease to-morrow between 11 A.M., and to P.M. The rolling of cars, and the jingle of bells will contrast strangely with the solemnity of those several hours. . . ." Instructions for the day of Abraham Lincoln's funeral.

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[*4-1865*]
Missouri
Historical Society
Saint Louis
Bixby Collection

Hon E M Stanton
Sec of War
Sir
The running of cars
upon the street railroads, between
17th Street and the Congressional
Cemetery, should cease to-morrow
between 11 A M and 2 P M.
The rolling of cars, and the jingle
of bills will contrast strangely
with the solemnity of those sacred
hours.
Affection.

PRESENTED TO
MISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY
BY W. K. BIXBY

[Transcription by Henry R.]

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anonymous. "Unsigned note to Hon. E.M. Stanton, [April 1865]". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed September 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/680

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anonymous

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April 18, 1865

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Unsigned Note to George Harrington, April 1865

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Suggests that as few carriages as possible be allowed in the funeral procession of Abraham Lincoln so that more persons may follow the President to his grave.

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Hon. Geo Harrington
Sir:
Pardon me for suggesting that as few carriages as possible ought to be allowed in the funeral cortege of the President.

There are one hundred thousand aching hearts, that will follow his remains to the grave. This cannot be done if long lines of vehicles occupy the space, without adding to the volume of humanity desirous of participating.

Unless care be taken in this respect, the remains will [arrive] at the place of burial or deposite before the people move from the White House.

Affection

[Transcription by: Daniel Kynaston]

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anonymous. "Unsigned Note to George Harrington, April 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed September 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/678

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anonymous

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April 1865

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U.S. Military Telegraph of Gideon Welles, Secretary Navy, to Comdt. Navy Yard [J.B. Montgomery], May 4, 1865

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States, "Have Guns fired every half hour from noon till Sunday closing with a national Salute, in honor of the late President whose funeral is now taking place in Springfield, Illinois. . . ."

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Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878. "U.S. Military Telegraph of Gideon Welles, Secretary Navy, to Comdt. Navy Yard [J.B. Montgomery], May 4, 1865". . Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed September 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/671

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Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878

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May 4, 1865

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Letter signed D.C. Forney, Daily Morning Chronicle Office, Washington, D.C., to Marshal Lamon, April 18, 1865

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States, "The bearer, Mr. Lenley, one of our Reporters, is desirous of procuring a Card of admission for the Presidential Mansion, for to-morrow morning, with a view of preparing a description of the funeral arrangements. Can you oblige us by furnishing him with the means of admission. . . ."

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

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Forney, D.C.. "Letter signed D.C. Forney, Daily Morning Chronicle Office, Washington, D.C., to Marshal Lamon, April 18, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed September 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/541

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Forney, D.C.

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April 18, 1865

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American Telegraph Company telegram of W.P. Smith, Balio. [Baltimore], to Hon. Geo. Harrington [Geo. Harrington], 301 D St., April 18, 1865

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States, "Our Rail Road Connections north and west of us are Pressing me for information as to route of remains & escort from Washn. to Springfield & whether it is Contemplated to stop over at principal Points to allow People to pay respects to deceased. Won't you please give me earliest information today . . . ."

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

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Smith, William P.. "American Telegraph Company telegram of W.P. Smith, Balio. [Baltimore], to Hon. Geo. Harrington [Geo. Harrington], 301 D St., April 18, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed September 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/540

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Smith, William P.

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April 18, 1865

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Order of procession of the funeral of the late President [Abraham Lincoln], as directed by order of the Secretary of War, Washington, April 17, 1865

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Official arrangements at Washington for the funeral solemnities of the late Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, who died at the seat of Government on Saturday the 15th. day of April 1865.

War Department

Adjutant General’s Office

Washington, April 17, 1865

The following order of arrangement is directed.

Order of the Procession.

Funeral escort-in column of march.

One Regiment of Cavalry

Two Batteries of Artillery

Battalion of Marines

Two Regiments of Infantry

Commander of Escort and Staff.

Dismounted officers of Marine Corps, Navy and

Army in the order named.

Mounted officers of Marine Corps, Navy and

Army in the order named.

All military officers to be in uniform with side arms.

Civic Procession

The troops designated to form the escort will assemble in the Avenue, north of the President’s House and form line precisely at 11 o’clock a.m. on Wednesday the 19th instant with the left resting on 15th Street. The procession will move precisely at 2 o’clock P.M. when minute guns will be fired by detachments of Artillery stationed near St. John’s church the City Hall and at the Capitol. At the same hour the bells of the several churches in Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria will be tolled.

As sun-rise on Wednesday the 19th instant a Federal salute will be fired from the military stations in the vicinity of Washington, minute guns between the hours of twelve and three o’clock, and a national salute at the setting of the sun.

The usual badge of mourning will be worn on the left arm and on the hilt of the swords.

By order of the Secretary of War

W. A. Nichols

Assistant Adjutant General.

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

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Nichols, W. A.. "Order of procession of the funeral of the late President [Abraham Lincoln], as directed by order of the Secretary of War, Washington, April 17, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed September 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/539

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Nichols, W. A.

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April 17, 1865

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Letter signed Jos. B. Steen [Joseph B. Steen], J.R. Duncan et al., Washington, D.C., to Hon. Geo. H. Harrington, April 17, 1865

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States that Citizens of Kentucky would like to participate in the funeral ceremonies of Abraham Lincoln.

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Washington DC
April 17th 1865

Hon. Gen. H. Harrington
Dear Sir,
In obedience
to an adjoined meeting of the citizens
of Kentucky to assemble and make suit.
able arrangements to participate in the
funeral ceremonies of Abraham Lincoln
late president of the United States
the undersigned were appointed a
committee to confer with you and
ascertain whether any particular
pillars of ceremony were resolved upon-
and if so. what was the order of
the same. so as to make our actions
harmonize with. and confess to. the
General Programme,

She therefore request you
will be so good as to give as any
information or directions you may deem
proper on that subject of your
earliest convenience. and oblige

Your [[?]] servant
Jos B Steen
J R Duncan
[[?]]Shaffner
Special Committee


[Transcription Team: Jaeger K., Dwight S., Gabriel Z.]
[New Hampton Middle School, New Hampton, Iowa]

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

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Steen, Joseph B.

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April 17, 1865

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Letter signed W.A. Nichols, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, to Hon. G.W. Harrington, Asst. Secy. of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., April 16, 1865

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States, "I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of this date, stating that the Secy. of War had designated me as one, on part of the Army, to confer in relation to the funeral ceremonies of the late President. As requested I will be present at the meeting fixed at the hour of 5 O'Clk P.M. to-day. . . ."

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

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Nichols, W.A.. "Letter signed W.A. Nichols, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, to Hon. G.W. Harrington, Asst. Secy. of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., April 16, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed September 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/537

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Nichols, W.A.

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April 16, 1865