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This is a fascinating account of the last hours of Abraham Lincoln when he was shot by John Wilkes Booth, on April 15, 1865.
This account is told by the Dr. Charles A. Leale, the first doctor to attend Lincoln, and who continued attending him until his death the next morning, at 7:20 AM.
This is a short piece, approximately 29 pages of large type, is available by download, only.
The following is an excerpt from the publication:
"One of the most cruel wars in the history of the world had nearly closed.
The people of the United States were rejoicing at the prospect of peace and returning happiness. President Lincoln, after the surrender of General Robert E. Lee, visited Richmond, Virginia, exposing himself to great danger, and on his return delivered an address from the balcony of the White House.
I was then a Commissioned Officer in the Medical Department of the United States Army, having been appointed from my native State, New York, and was on duty as Surgeon in charge of the Wounded Commissioned Officers' Ward at the United States Army General Hospital, Armory Square, Washington, District of Columbia, where my professional duties were of the greatest importance and required..... "
