Title
Railroad pass on the Lincoln funeral train
Description
E.D. Townsend completed this partially-printed railroad pass inviting Dr. Charles Brown and his assistant to accompany Lincoln's remains from Washington to Springfield. The pass is printed on a black bordered card.
Creator
Townsend, E.D.
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1865-04-20
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
301020
T1865.04.20-MISC-2
Transcription
[FREE TRANSPORTATION.]
War Department,
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE.
Washington, April 20, 1865.
Dr. Chas. Brown & 1 asst. are invited to accompany the remains of the late President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN from the City of Washington to Springfield, Illinois.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:
E D Townsend
Assistant Adjutant General.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
paper and ink
1 p
8 x 11 cm