Remembering Lincoln

from May. 4, 1865

Telegraph of Gideon Welles, May 4, 1865

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

  • Full Title

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

  • Description

    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. . . ."

  • Rights

    This item is in the public domain.

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  • Cite this Item

    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 June 7, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/671

Missouri History Museum

from May. 4, 1865

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

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

  • Description

    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. . . ."

  • Rights

    This item is in the public domain.

  • Creator

    Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878

  • Publisher

  • Date

    May 4, 1865

  • Material

from Apr. 29, 1865

Telegraph of F.A. Parker, April 29, 1865

United States Military Telegraph of F.A. Parker to A.J. Kane, New York, [April 29], 1865

  • Full Title

    United States Military Telegraph of F.A. Parker to A.J. Kane, New York, [April 29], 1865

  • Description

    States, "You can remain until after the funeral. . . ." Additional instructions in pencil state, "The Com. wishes the Bulletin of the war news to-day - also any further particulars in regard to the taking of Booth [John Wilkes Booth]."

  • Rights

    This item is in the public domain.

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  • Cite this Item

    Parker, F. A.. "United States Military Telegraph of F.A. Parker to A.J. Kane, New York, [April 29], 1865". . Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/668

Missouri History Museum

from Apr. 29, 1865

United States Military Telegraph of F.A. Parker to A.J. Kane, New York, [April 29], 1865

United States Military Telegraph of F.A. Parker to A.J. Kane, New York, [April 29], 1865

  • Description

    States, "You can remain until after the funeral. . . ." Additional instructions in pencil state, "The Com. wishes the Bulletin of the war news to-day - also any further particulars in regard to the taking of Booth [John Wilkes Booth]."

  • Rights

    This item is in the public domain.

  • Creator

    Parker, F. A.

  • Publisher

  • Date

    April 29, 1865

  • Material

from Apr. 18, 1865

Unsigned Note to George Harrington, April 1865

Unsigned Note to George Harrington, April 1865

  • Full Title

    Unsigned Note to George Harrington, April 1865

  • Description

    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.

  • Transcription

    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]

  • Source

  • Rights

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

  • Tags

  • Cite this Item

    anonymous. "Unsigned Note to George Harrington, April 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/678

Missouri History Museum

from Apr. 18, 1865

Unsigned Note to George Harrington, April 1865

Unsigned Note to George Harrington, April 1865

  • Description

    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.

  • Source

  • Rights

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

  • Creator

    anonymous

  • Date

    April 18, 1865

from Apr. 22, 1865

Mourning Ribbon, Philadelphia Services

Mourning ribbon for services in honor of Lincoln in Philadelphia.

  • Full Title

    Mourning ribbon for services in honor of Lincoln in Philadelphia.

  • Description

    Red, blue, white, and black cloth ribbon with framed photographic portrait of Lincoln at center and cared attached above reading: "Obsequies of Abraham Lincoln, Late President of the United States, Philadelphia, April 22nd 1865, at the Hall of Independence from 10 to 12 o'clock P.M. Entrance at the Court House, on Sixth below Chestnut Street.

  • Source

  • Rights

    This item is in the Public Domain.

  • Tags

  • Cite this Item

    Unknown. "Mourning ribbon for services in honor of Lincoln in Philadelphia. ". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/688

from Apr. 22, 1865

Mourning ribbon for services in honor of Lincoln in Philadelphia.

Mourning ribbon for services in honor of Lincoln in Philadelphia.

  • Description

    Red, blue, white, and black cloth ribbon with framed photographic portrait of Lincoln at center and cared attached above reading: "Obsequies of Abraham Lincoln, Late President of the United States, Philadelphia, April 22nd 1865, at the Hall of Independence from 10 to 12 o'clock P.M. Entrance at the Court House, on Sixth below Chestnut Street.

  • Source

  • Rights

    This item is in the Public Domain.

  • Creator

    Unknown

  • Date

    April 22, 1865

from Apr. 30, 1865

Mourning Ribbon/Badge

Mourning Ribbon/Badge

  • Full Title

    Mourning Ribbon/Badge

  • Description

    Cloth mourning badge or ribbon with portrait of Lincoln and the text "Assassinated at Washington 14 April 1865. I have said nothing but what I am willing to live by, and if it be the pleasure of almighty God to die by. (A Lincoln)" [and under the portrait] "The Late Lamented President Lincoln"

  • Source

  • Rights

    This item is in the Public Domain.

  • Tags

  • Cite this Item

    Unknown. "Mourning Ribbon/Badge". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/687

from Apr. 30, 1865

Mourning Ribbon/Badge

Mourning Ribbon/Badge

  • Description

    Cloth mourning badge or ribbon with portrait of Lincoln and the text "Assassinated at Washington 14 April 1865. I have said nothing but what I am willing to live by, and if it be the pleasure of almighty God to die by. (A Lincoln)" [and under the portrait] "The Late Lamented President Lincoln"

  • Source

  • Rights

    This item is in the Public Domain.

  • Creator

    Unknown

  • Date

    April 30, 1865

from Apr. 20, 1865

Mourning Ribbon

Mourning Ribbon

  • Full Title

    Mourning Ribbon

  • Description

    Cloth mourning ribbon with printed text, mounted on sheet with date written in manuscript. The text reads "In Memory of our President." "Lincoln to day is first in the hearts of his countrymen."

  • Source

  • Rights

    This item is in the Public Domain.

  • Tags

  • Cite this Item

    Unknown. "Mourning Ribbon". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/686

from Apr. 20, 1865

Mourning Ribbon

Mourning Ribbon

  • Description

    Cloth mourning ribbon with printed text, mounted on sheet with date written in manuscript. The text reads "In Memory of our President." "Lincoln to day is first in the hearts of his countrymen."

  • Source

  • Rights

    This item is in the Public Domain.

  • Creator

    Unknown

  • Date

    April 20, 1865

from May. 1, 1865

Small Mourning Ribbon with Photograph of Lincoln

Small Mourning Ribbon with Photograph of Lincoln

  • Full Title

    Small Mourning Ribbon with Photograph of Lincoln

  • Description

    A black mourning ribbon with small framed photographic portrait of Lincoln at the center.

  • Source

  • Rights

    This item is in the Public Domain.

  • Tags

  • Cite this Item

    Unknown. "Small Mourning Ribbon with Photograph of Lincoln". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/685

from May. 1, 1865

Small Mourning Ribbon with Photograph of Lincoln

Small Mourning Ribbon with Photograph of Lincoln

  • Description

    A black mourning ribbon with small framed photographic portrait of Lincoln at the center.

  • Source

  • Rights

    This item is in the Public Domain.

  • Creator

    Unknown

  • Date

    May 1, 1865

from Apr. 30, 1865

Mourning Card in Memory of Lincoln

Mourning Card in Memory of Lincoln

  • Full Title

    Mourning Card in Memory of Lincoln

  • Description

    Mourning card with embossed tombstone and a quote from Lincoln's second inaugural address.

  • Source

  • Rights

    This item is in the Public Domain.

  • Tags

  • Cite this Item

    Unknown. "Mourning Card in Memory of Lincoln". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/684

from Apr. 30, 1865

Mourning Card in Memory of Lincoln

Mourning Card in Memory of Lincoln

  • Description

    Mourning card with embossed tombstone and a quote from Lincoln's second inaugural address.

  • Source

  • Rights

    This item is in the Public Domain.

  • Creator

    Unknown

  • Date

    April 30, 1865

from May. 1, 1865

Mourning Envelope with Portrait of Lincoln

Mourning Envelope with Portrait of Lincoln

  • Full Title

    Mourning Envelope with Portrait of Lincoln

  • Description

    An envelope bearing the phrase "We mourn a father slain" and a black-bordered portrait of Lincoln.

  • Source

  • Rights

    This item is in the Public Domain.

  • Tags

  • Cite this Item

    Unknown. "Mourning Envelope with Portrait of Lincoln". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/683

from May. 1, 1865

Mourning Envelope with Portrait of Lincoln

Mourning Envelope with Portrait of Lincoln

  • Description

    An envelope bearing the phrase "We mourn a father slain" and a black-bordered portrait of Lincoln.

  • Source

  • Rights

    This item is in the Public Domain.

  • Creator

    Unknown

  • Date

    May 1, 1865

  • Material

    Envelope

from Apr. 17, 1865

Telegram of J.M. Berrien, April 17, 1865

Contemporary copy of telegram of J.M. Berrien, Commandant Naval Station, Norfolk, to The Honorable Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C., April 17, 1865

  • Full Title

    Contemporary copy of telegram of J.M. Berrien, Commandant Naval Station, Norfolk, to The Honorable Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C., April 17, 1865

  • Description

    States, "Telegram of yesterday ordering a gun to be fired every half hour during this day, received at Six, forty five (6.45') A.M. to day. . . ." Refers to orders for the day of Abraham Lincoln's funeral.

  • Rights

    This item is in the public domain.

  • Tags

  • Cite this Item

    Berrien, J. M.. "Contemporary copy of telegram of J.M. Berrien, Commandant Naval Station, Norfolk, to The Honorable Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C., April 17, 1865". . Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/641

Missouri History Museum

from Apr. 17, 1865

Contemporary copy of telegram of J.M. Berrien, Commandant Naval Station, Norfolk, to The Honorable Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C., April 17, 1865

Contemporary copy of telegram of J.M. Berrien, Commandant Naval Station, Norfolk, to The Honorable Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C., April 17, 1865

  • Description

    States, "Telegram of yesterday ordering a gun to be fired every half hour during this day, received at Six, forty five (6.45') A.M. to day. . . ." Refers to orders for the day of Abraham Lincoln's funeral.

  • Rights

    This item is in the public domain.

  • Creator

    Berrien, J. M.

  • Publisher

  • Date

    April 17, 1865

  • Material

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