Statement from Chittenango, New York, About Lincoln\u27s Death, April 18, 1865

This handwritten statement discusses the death and funeral arrangements of President Lincoln on behalf of the citizens of Chittenango, New York, in requesting the businesses to be able to close during the funeral services. The statement goes on to list several recommendations for various aspects of a ceremony in honor of the president and states several resolutions about the death of the president and its affects.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/fvw-manuscripts-original-manuscripts/1107/thumbnail.jp