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Letter from Edwin Bynner to his sister, 23 April 1865

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Bynner, Edwin

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In this letter written by Edwin Bynner, an agent of the Commercial Steam Boat Company in New York, to his sister, Bynner describes his reaction and thoughts about Abraham Lincoln, whom he met three times, and the assassination. Bynner comments that he is more shocked than surprised at the assassination; recalls Lincoln's greatness and humanity; and how he observed firsthand Lincoln's intellect, perceptiveness, and strong mind. Bynner's letter also discusses the future of a post-slavery country; the expansion to the southwest; and his faith in Andrew Johnson to rise to the challenge of the presidency, among other topics. From Miscellaneous manuscripts.
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  1. Assassination
  2. Correspondence
  3. History
  4. Johnson, Andrew, 1808 1875
  5. Lincoln, Abraham, 1809 1865

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