Saturday, February 3, 2018

Edwin M. Stanton to Abraham Lincoln, April 5, 1865 – 6 p.m.

OFFICE U. S. MILITARY TELEGRAPH.
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Headquarters Armies of the US
The following Telegram received City Point Apr 5 1865
From Washington 6 P.M. 5th 1865

About two hours ago Mr Seward was thrown from his carriage his shoulder bone at the head of the joint broken off, his head and face much bruised and he is in my opinion dangerously injured. I think your presence here is needed. Mrs Lincoln with a party of friends left here this morning in the Monohanset for City Point. Please let me know when you may be expected

E.M. Stanton
Secy of War

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