Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882 to Thomas W. Sweeny

GLC01056

A larger version of this object is available to teachers and students for free. Others can subscribe for $25/year.

Larger images are also available to schools and libraries via subscription to American History, 1493-1943. Check to see if your school or library already has a subscription or click here for more information.

GLC#
GLC01056
Type
Letters
Date
circa 1864
Author/Creator
Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882
Title
to Thomas W. Sweeny
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 14.5 cm, Width: 11 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Mary Todd Lincoln writes that she and Taddie (Thomas Lincoln) are going to carry some flowers to the sick soldiers and asks that if he is free, will he accompany them. She remarks that Taddie is appropriating Colonel Sweeny for a horseback ride to the navy yard this afternoon. "It is sometimes unfortunate, to be a favorite, with so exacting a young man." Letter written on mourning stationery, possibly for her son William, who died in 1862. Written from the Executive Mansion.

Citation Guidelines for Online Resources