Important Civil War–era letter written from Philadelphia and dated April 25, 1865, by Emma Gounsley, describing the city’s response to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the passage of his funeral train. The writer recounts the arrival of relatives into the city to view the President, noting that “they came to see the president,” and describes the intense public excitement surrounding the event, with Lincoln having just departed for New York. The correspondence offers a firsthand civilian perspective from a young woman during one of the most significant national moments of the war’s closing days, capturing both the emotional atmosphere and the scale of public mourning as the funeral procession moved through major Northern cities. Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx Ground/Home Delivery within the continental U.S.: $30 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.

Good, with fold lines, light staining, and minor edge wear consistent with age and handling.