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Printed order of the procession of the funeral of Abraham Lincoln, [April 1865]

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A printed order of the Abraham Lincoln's funeral procession

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anonymous. "Printed order of the procession of the funeral of Abraham Lincoln, [April 1865]". George R. Harrington Papers. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 2, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/676

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anonymous

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George R. Harrington Papers

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1865

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Original draft of plans for President Abraham Lincoln's funeral procession, [April 1865]

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Outlines plans for the procession starting at the Executive Mansion on April 18, where the public can view the remains of the President in the East Room. The procession will then continue on the 19th with religious ceremonies, after which the remains will be brought to the Capitol and placed in the Rotunda. After that, the delegation from Illinois will bring the President's body home to Springfield by train.

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Proposed arrangements for the funeral and disposition of the remains of the late President, submitted for approval.

The Executive Mansion, under proper police and guards, to be thrown open during Tuesday, the 18th inst. For the public to show their respect, -the remains to be in the East Room, under a guard of commissioned officers of the Army.

On Wednesday, the procession to form at 11 o’clock, the religious ceremonies to commence at 12, and the procession to move at 2 P.M.

The remains to be escorted to the Capitol, and there deposited in the Rotunda, to remain under a suitable guard, to be provided by the proper military authorities.

The delegation especially appointed from Illinois to receive the remains and escort them thither, to be called the “Body Guard”, to have them in special charge after they shall have been deposited in the Capitol.

The remains to be taken to the depot on Thursday morning, by military escort; a guard of honor, consisting of such Senators and Members of the House of Representatives as may be designated for that purpose by those bodies respectively, and also such other civilians as the Cabinet may determine, to accompany the remains to their final resting place. The whole to be accompanied by such military escort as the proper authorities may designate

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Harrington, George, 1815-1892. "Original draft of plans for President Abraham Lincoln's funeral procession, [April 1865]". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 2, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/674

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Harrington, George, 1815-1892

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1865

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Note signed W.A. Nichols, Asst. Adjt. Genl., War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, to Hon. Geo. Harrington [George Harrington], Asst. Secty. Treasury, April 17, 1865

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Informs Harrington that the pallbearers for Lincoln's funeral from the Army will be U.S. Grant, H.W. Halleck, and W.A. Nichols [himself].

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Nichols, W. A.. "Note signed W.A. Nichols, Asst. Adjt. Genl., War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, to Hon. Geo. Harrington [George Harrington], Asst. Secty. Treasury, April 17, 1865". . Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 2, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/642

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Nichols, W. A.

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April 17, 1865

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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 April 2, 2026. 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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Use of this item for research, teaching, and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution as follows: Courtesy, Newseum Collection. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast, or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact the Newseum.

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Baker & Phillips. "Illinois Daily State Journal, April 28, 1865". Baker & Phillips. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 2, 2026. 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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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 April 2, 2026. 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 April 2, 2026. 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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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 April 2, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/539

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Nichols, W. A.

Date

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.. "Letter signed Jos. B. Steen [Joseph B. Steen], J.R. Duncan et al., Washington, D.C., to Hon. Geo. H. Harrington, April 17, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 2, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/538

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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 April 2, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/537

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Nichols, W.A.

Date

April 16, 1865