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Piece of President Lincoln's Funeral Car

Description

Painted metallic plate allegedly from the railroad car that carried President Lincoln's body back to Illinois. Floral composition in a classic urn against a black background. Label cites item piece of funeral car.

Source

Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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anonymous. "Piece of President Lincoln's Funeral Car". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/789

Creator

anonymous

Date

1865

Material

paint (coating), metal

Dimensions

21 1/2"h x 8 1/2"w

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The New South, April 29, 1865

Description

The front page of this Union-occupation newspaper provides brief details on the funeral of President Abraham Lincoln in Washington, DC. Additionally, there is a War Department dispatch from Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton to Major General John A. Dix regarding the route of the funeral train from DC to Springfield, Illinois. The next paragraph indicates Willie Lincoln will be interred with his father. There are further biographical articles on both Abraham Lincoln and President Andrew Johnson on the front page.

Source

HN-1865-011149

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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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J. H. Sears. "The New South, April 29, 1865". J. H. Sears. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/670

Creator

J. H. Sears

Publisher

J. H. Sears

Date

April 29, 1865

Material

Newspaper

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Illinois Daily State Journal, April 28, 1865

Description

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.

Source

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 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/625

Creator

Baker & Phillips

Publisher

Baker & Phillips

Date

April 28, 1865

Material

Newspaper

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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

Description

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 . . . ."

Source

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

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Please contact the Missouri History Museum for permission to publish this resource.

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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 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/540

Creator

Smith, William P.

Date

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

Description

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 . . . ."

Source

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

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Please contact the Missouri History Museum for permission to publish this resource.

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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 April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/533

Creator

Thompson, J. Edgar

Date

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

Description

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. . . ."

Source

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

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Please contact the Missouri History Museum for permission to publish this resource.

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Hodgeson, James B.. "American Telegraph Company telegram of James B. Hodgeson, Mt. Clare, Md., to Secty. Harrington [George Harrington], April 18, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/532

Creator

Hodgeson, James B.

Date

April 18, 1865

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

Description

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.

Source

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

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Please contact the Missouri History Museum at photo@mohistory.org for permission to publish this resource.

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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 April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/530

Creator

Simpson, M.

Date

April 18, 1865

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

Description

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.

Transcription

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.

Source

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 April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/498

Creator

Daily Constitutional Union

Date

April 15, 1865

Material

newspaper

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Daily Ohio Statesman

Description

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 April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/477

Creator

Daily Ohio Statesman

Date

April 27, 1865

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Photograph – Lincoln Funeral Train

Description

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

Source

Tucker Collection care of Museum of the Grand Prairie

Rights

Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution to the Museum of the Grand Prairie, Champaign County Forest Preserve District. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast, or commercial use requires written permission. For permission please contact Museum of the Grand Prairie, Champaign County Forest Preserve District.

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Unknown. "Photograph – Lincoln Funeral Train ". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/416

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Unknown

Date

May 1, 1865