“Tell Tad the goats and father are very well — especially the goats”
Telegram from President Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Lincoln, Responding to her Request for a $50 Draft and News of their Young Son’s Pet Goats at the White House, 04/28/1864
Speaking of Lincoln, have you read Garry Wills’s Lincoln at Gettysburg? You should. While you’re at it, check out Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns.
Source: research.archives.gov
John Wilkes Booth, wanted for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, was found hiding in a barn near Bowling Green, Virginia, by a platoon of New York Cavalry and shot on April 26, 1865.
On this day in history.
Be sure to check out
American Brutus: John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln Conspiracies available in eBook on Copia.
Assassination Vacation, not exclusively about Booth, but a fantastic journey through history with the brilliant Sarah Vowell. Available in eBook on Copia now.
Source: todaysdocument