Relic From Mary Lincoln

To Elizabeth Dixon in gratitude from
family of Mary Todd Lincoln

President Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln's friendship with Elizabeth L.C. Dixon is noted in White House History journal by White House Historical Association. Link to Issue 33: White House History journal authors page 

1861 July 20 Sen. Dixon of CT witnesses Bull Run

Saturday, July 20, 1861 

Sec. Simon Cameron returns from Gen. McDowell's  headquarters at Manassas, Va., and reports orally to President on preparation of army for impending battle.

 

Sunday, July 21, 1861. President Lincoln returns to White House about 7 P.M. and learns from Sec. Seward that battle has been lost. Remains awake all night, listening to stories of senators and congressmen returning from battlefield.