Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-05

where he remained unconscious throughout the
night and died about I O'Clock the following
Il also inciose ron a small piece Of the lace
Mrs. Lincoln wore wound about her head that
caught In the door and piece tore Off. dropping
on the floor. picked IT up and retained IL.
time TO time, among them Mr.. Clark. the ten
ant OF the In which Mr. Lincoln died
though he was temporarily absent that night.
AS there have been numerous contradictory
and false reports circulated regarding many of
the details in connection with what is stated
doubted proof Of the historic correctness OF this
narrative. which. by the way. is but small
pairing for publication Trusting You i' Nil find find
this contribution added benefit to your col
lection, l remain. yours very truly:
Hanging Oh the wall of the room in
which Mr.. Lincoln died is copy of
letter which the tenant of that room,
William 4. Clark. wrote April 49, 1865
to his sister, Mrs. II. Estes Wright of
Boston. The letter follows:
IVA shington D. c. AI,rn IL 1865
Dear Sister Ids: Today the funeral IT Mr..
Lincoln takes place. The streets being
crowded AT THIS early hour % AIM, and the
procession VIII probably not for three
hours.
The past few days have been Of intense ex-
party is heard to utter secesh sentiments. The
time has come when persons cannot say what
nsnt Hundreds daily cali at the house to gain
admission 10 my room. ! was engaged nearly all
sunday With, With one Of Frank Leslie,s special
ing of the last moments Of Mr. Lincoln. as
know the position Of every one present. He
ceeded In executing hne sketch: which will
appear in their paper. He wished to mention
the names Of all the pictures In the room. par
ticuiarly the photographs OF yourself. Clara and
i 4
were members Of my family and did not wish
them TO he made 50 public He also urged me
to give him my picture. or at least TO allow
him to take my sketch. but could rot see that.
either. Everybody has great desire to obtain
comes in has TO be closely watched for fear they
Will steal something
have had nearby framed also piece Of linen with
a portion of his brain. The pillow and case upon
which he lay when he died and nearly all his
wearing apparel intend to send to Robert Lin
coin soon as the funeral IL over. as l con
slider him most justly entitled to them.
The same mattress in my bed. and the
same eoverlid nightly that covered
him while dying
''Inelosed you will 6nd a piece OF lace that Mrs
and was dropped by her while entering my room
70 see her diving husband. II is worth keeping
for Its historical value.
The cushion worked by Clara and the cushion
worked by yon you little dreamed would be so
20 father. mother and Clara. Don't forget you
have a brother. and send longer note soon
1ouT auectiohate brothef.
WILLIE"
X =
When you climb the eight curving
brownstone steps from the sidewalk to
the front door You enter hallway. On
the left are two large rooms. double
parlor. These are filled with Lincoln rel
les and mementos. The hall alongside
ovln s,,&~
feet wide and seventeen feet long, with a
solid wall on the north side and windows
opening on an areaway on the south side.
This is the room in which Abraham Lin
coin died. The bed stood at the right as
you enter from the hallway. The same
wall paper which covered the room in
April. 1865. is still there. but you do not
see much Of it. as the walls are covered
with pictures and souvenirs of the death
and burial OF Lincoln. When the tailor.
Petersen, owned and lived in this house