GDG- Death of Ellsworth

[Dennis Lawrence]

Friday, May 24, 1861.


Learning of tragedy through War Dept. telegram, Lincoln weeps openly over 
death of young friend, Col. Ellsworth, shot by proprietor of Marshall House 
in Alexandria, Va., for removing Confederate flag flying over building. 
Calls cabinet meeting at noon to discuss incident. Drives with Mrs. Lincoln 
to Navy Yard to view Ellsworth's body. Receives reporter and Sen. Wilson 
(Mass.) at White House, but excuses himself as unable to talk. Returns to 
Navy Yard in evening and arranges for removal of body to White House for
  funeral.

Saturday, May 25, 1861.
President and Mrs. Lincoln attend funeral services for Col. Ellsworth at
noon in East Room, where body has lain in state since early morning. Mrs.
Lincoln places Ellsworth's picture and a wreath on casket. —Originals.y 
acquaintance with him began less
than two years ago; yet through the latter half of the intervening period,
it was as intimate as the disparity of our ages, and my engrossing
engagements, would permit. . . . May God give you that consolation which is
beyond all earthly power. Sincerely your friend in a common affliction."
Abraham Lincoln to Ephraim D. and Phoebe Ellsworth, 25 May 1861, .

Courier informs President in Ellsworth funeral procession of hostilities on
Virginia side of Potomac.

President and Sec. Cameron interview F. B. Cutting of New York, who
believes that European public sentiment toward U.S. can be directed best
through Rothschild organization.

Take Care

Dennis


President and Mrs. Lincoln attend funeral services for Col. Ellsworth at
noon in East Room, where body has lain in state since early morning. Mrs.
Lincoln places Ellsworth's picture and a wreath on casket. —Originals.

President rides in military procession to depot with members of cabinet.
Train for New York leaves about 2 P.M.

Lincoln writes parents of Ellsworth: "MFriday, May 24, 1861.
Washington, DC. Browse Month



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