Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Accident to Mrs. Lincoln.

This morning, as Mrs. Lincoln was passing in her carriage in the vicinity of Mount Pleasant Hospital, the driver was accidentally thrown to the ground; and the horses left without a managing hand, dashed off at full speed. Mrs. Lincoln ventured to Jump out. This act resulted in the infliction of several severe bruises, especially a painful contusion on the back of the head. Surgical skill was speedily administered to her injuries, and she returned home.

SOURCE: “Accident to Mrs. Lincoln,” Daily Constitutional Union, Washington, D. C., Thursday Afternoon, July 2, 1865, p. 2, col. 5

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