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ion, and were on their way to endeavor to have a conference with Mr. Lincoln. The desired permission to enter our lines was granted, and Bab gladly welcome peace if it could be secured upon proper terms. Mr. Lincoln had directed Mr. Seward, the Secretary of State, on January 31, n from one who was in authority, and said he would feel sorry if Mr. Lincoln did not have an interview with them, or with some of them. Thisonference lasting several hours aboard the President's steamer. Mr. Lincoln stated that peace could be secured only by a restoration of the e first which might possibly lead in the end to union, but which Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Seward thought would amount simply to an indefinite poste ear of corn, gave rise to a characterization of the costume by Mr. Lincoln which was very amusing. The next time he saw General Grant at Chens's greatcoat Oh, yes, answered the general. Well, continued Mr. Lincoln, soon after we assembled on the steamer at Hampton Roads, the ca

on. Wilmington was captured on the 22d of February. An addition was now made to our staff in the person of Captain Robert T. Lincoln, the President's eldest son. He had been graduated at Harvard University in 1864, and had at once urged his father to let him enter the army and go to the front; but Mr. Lincoln felt that this would only add to his own personal anxieties, and Robert was persuaded to remain at Harvard and take a course of study in the law-school. The fact is not generally known that Mr. Lincoln already had a personal representative in the army. He had procured a man to enlist early in the war, whom he always referred to as his substitute. This soldier served in the field to the end with a good record, and the Preside the contents of the communication to the Secretary of War, and asked for instructions. The despatch was submitted to Mr. Lincoln at the Capitol, where he had gone, according to the usual custom at the closing hours of the session of Congress, in o

Chapter 26 Grant Draws the Net tighter around the enemy President Lincoln's last visit to Grant Grant's foresight attack on Fort Stedman the President Tells some anecdotes Mr. Lincoln's kindness to animals Sheridan's final orders the President reviews the Army of the James Sheridan reached White House on March 19, after having made a campaign seldom equaled in activity, through a difficult country and during incessant rains. He had whipped the enemy at all points, capturedMr. Lincoln's kindness to animals Sheridan's final orders the President reviews the Army of the James Sheridan reached White House on March 19, after having made a campaign seldom equaled in activity, through a difficult country and during incessant rains. He had whipped the enemy at all points, captured 17 pieces of artillery and 1600 prisoners, and destroyed 56 canal-locks, 5 aqueducts, 23 railroad bridges, 40 canal and road bridges, together with 40 miles of railroad, numerous warehouses and factories, and vast quantities of military supplies. On March 20 Stoneman advanced toward east Tennessee, and on the same day Canby moved his forces against Mobile. Sherman had whipped all the troops opposed to him in his march through the Carolinas, and destroyed communications in all directions.

ight that he had carried the enemy's line in his front and was pushing in. Next came news from Parke that he had captured the outer works, with 12 pieces of artillery and 800 prisoners. At 6:40 the general wrote a telegram with his own hand to Mr. Lincoln at City Point, as follows: Both Wright and Parke got through the enemy's line. The battle now rages furiously. Sheridan, with his cavalry, the Fifth Corps, and Miles's division of the Second Corps, which was sent to him since one this morninM. Jayne, and 60 men surrendered. About this time Miles struck a force of the enemy at Sutherland's Station, on Lee's extreme right, and captured two pieces of artillery and nearly 1000 prisoners. At 4: 40 the general, who had been keeping Mr. Lincoln fully advised of the history that was so rapidly being made that day, sent him a telegram inviting him to come out the next day and pay him a visit. A prompt reply was received from the President, saying: Allow me to tender you, and all with

with the leading infantry columns, but he prolonged his stay until the President came up. Mr. Lincoln soon after arrived, accompanied by Robert, who had ridden back to the railroad-station to mee all the fervor of a heart which seemed overflowing with its fullness of joy. I doubt whether Mr. Lincoln ever experienced a happier moment in his life. The scene was singularly affecting, and one nto the Eastern armies to let them vanquish their old enemy single-handed. I see, I see, said Mr. Lincoln; but I never thought of it in that light. In fact, my anxiety has been so great that I didn'this kind. I have always felt confident that our troops here were amply able to handle Lee. Mr. Lincoln then began to talk about the civil complications that would follow the destruction of the Conolitely, saying, Thank you, but I am smoking. The general hoped that before he parted with Mr. Lincoln he would hear that Richmond was in our possession; but after waiting about an hour and a half

eption at Washington his last interview with Lincoln John Wilkes Booth Shadows Grant Grant's interrupted Journey Lincoln's assassination Before parting Lee asked Grant to notify Meade of the ement put forth that Grant asked Lee to see Mr. Lincoln and talk with him as to the terms of reconsd thinking that this expression referred to Mr. Lincoln, whereas it referred to Mr. Davis. After taffairs of this world; and in his speech to Mr. Lincoln accepting the commission of lieutenant-geneities to a speedy close. In this interview Mr. Lincoln gave a singular manifestation of the effectecursor of good news. The President and Mrs. Lincoln invited the general and Mrs. Grant to go toim. It was after two o'clock when he shook Mr. Lincoln's hand and said good-by to him, little thins conveying the appalling announcement that Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Seward, and probably the Vice-Presidenf was uncontrollable, and at the mention of Mr. Lincoln's name he would break down and weep bitterl

the most imposing fete-day in its history. Vast crowds of citizens had gathered from neighboring States. During the review they filled the stands, lined the sidewalks, packed the porches, and covered even the housetops. The weather was superb. A commodious stand had been erected on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House, on which were gathered a large number of distinguished officials, including the President; the members of his cabinet, who had won renown in the cabinet of Lincoln; the acting Vice-President; justices of the Supreme Court; governors of States; senators and representatives; the general-in-chief of the army, and the captor of Atlanta, with other generals of rank; admirals of the navy; and brilliantly uniformed representatives of foreign powers. General Grant, accompanied by the principal members of his staff, was one of the earliest to arrive. With his customary simplicity and dislike of ostentation, he had come on foot through the White House grou

. 4, 94; Oct. 25, 101; Oct. 28, 103, 104; Nov. 9, 105, 106 Lincoln, Robert T., Secretary of War, 451; abolishes the Division of the Gulf, 4cClellanized, 362 Lane: [Making war on Schofield] incidentally, 99 Lincoln : Beware of being assailed by one faction and praised by the othermes S., memorandum furnished to, by S., 89-91; relates anecdote of Lincoln's reception of a Missouri delegation, 108 Rome, Ga., military mrns troops to, 70, 90; relations with and cordial support froth Pres. Lincoln, 70, 97-99, 101, 102, 108-110; relations with and admiration foepartment and Army of the Ohio, 109, 110, 113; last interview with Lincoln, 110; hopes for the future, 112; arrives at Knoxville, 113; condit370, 371: Henderson, J. B., April 7, 1864,117 ; April 15, 117-119: Lincoln, A., May 27, 1863, 68, 69; June 1, 69; June 20, 75, 76; June 22, 7sness in, over delays at Nashville, 236 et seq.; excitement in, on Lincoln's, assassination, 349; possibilities of its capture in 1863, 525;

hall on Sept. 15; is taken to Washington, where it lies in state in the rotunda of the Capitol building on Sept. 17; is taken to Canton, O., where the last ceremonies are held......Sept. 19, 1901 In accordance with President Roose velt's proclamation the day is observed as a day of mourning throughout the country......Sept. 19, 1901 Czolgosz placed on trial in Buffalo......Sept. 23, 1901 [He is found guilty Sept. 24th, and is electrocuted at Auburn, Oct. 29th.] The body of President Lincoln is entombed......Sept. 26, 1901 Captain Connell and 45 officers and men massacred by bolomen at Balangiga......Sept. 28, 1901 The Cuban Constitutional Convention dissolved by General Wood......Oct. 3, 1901 Pan-American Congress opened in the City of Mexico......Oct. 22, 1901 Andrew Carnegie gives $10,000,000 to the United States for advanced study and original research......December, 1901 President Roosevelt's first message to Congress......Dec. 3, 1901 Nicaragua leas

ress......1857 Peace conference of five commissioners from each State assembles at Washington......Feb. 4, 1861 Balloon ascension for military purposes made at Washington, and first telegraph message from a balloon sent by Mr. Lowe to President Lincoln......June 18, 1861 Congress emancipates all slaves, to be valued by commissioners and paid for at a maximum of $300......April 16, 1862 Collegiate department of the Columbia Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, known as the National Deaf-Mute College, the only one in the world, publicly opened......June 28, 1864 Gen. Jubal Early, Confederate, attacks Fort Stevens, 6 miles north of Washington, and is repulsed......July 12, 1864 President Lincoln assassinated in Ford's Theatre, Washington......April 14, 1865 Suffrage granted to colored citizens in the District......Jan. 8, 1867 The extensions of the Capitol finished......November, 1867 Howard University chartered......1867 Corcoran Art Gallery deeded to trust