Arts by Dylan: Abraham Lincoln Sitting Canvas

Artist: George Peter Alexander Healy 1887

This portrait of Abrham Lincoln was painted after his death.  The artist painted several portraits of Lincoln. 

Excerpt from History Happens Everyday:

Death of Abraham Lincoln from the State Department:

Andrew Johnson _Vice President of the United States_

Sir: Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, was shot by an assassin last eveening at Ford’s Theater, in this city, and died at the hour of twenty-two minutes after 7 o’clock.  

About the same time at which the President was shot an assassin entered the sick chamber of Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, and stabbed him in several places- in the throat, neck, and face- severely if not mortally wounding him.  Other members of the Secretary’s family were dangerously wounded by the assassin while making his escape.  By the death of President Lincoln the office of President has devolved, under the Constitution, upon you.  The emergency of the Government demands that you should immediately qualify, according to the requirements of the Constitution, and enter upon the duties of President of the United States.  If you will please make known your pleasure, such arrangements as you deem proper will be made. 

Hugh McCulloch _Secretary of Treasury_

W. Dennison _Postmaster General _

Edwin. M Stanton _Secreatary of War_

J.P Usher _Secretary of the Interior_

Gideon Welles _Secretary of Navy_

James Speed _Attorney General_