President Lincoln's Last Day

The president usually ate one egg and a cup of coffee for breakfast. He sat with his wife and two sons at the table.

After breakfast he excused himself from the table and went to his office to read some papers

Discussed going to Ford's theatre with John Wilke's Booth's fiance's father, General Grant. They actually planned to decline the invitation and go on an afternoon train ride out of Washington.

Lincoln went to his cabinet meeting

Though it is not recorded, Lincoln most likely informed his wife that the Grants would not be able to accompany them that evening to see "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theatre. They were going to see their children outside of Washington instead.

The president met with Andrew Johnson, the current vice president for about 20 minutes. He then met with a former slave about her husband missing paychecks from working in the army. He promised to look into the matter.

Lincoln's wife Mary wanted to go for a short carriage ride; Abe met with the Assistant Secretary of War for a few minutes

He met a few folks on the way, and shook one man's hand who said he'd give away his other hand just to shake the president's.

Two old friends of the Lincoln't stopped by after the carriage ride. They chatted in his office then once dinner was ready, they headed back on the road. Lincoln ate dinner with his family. A young couple accepted Mary's invitation to Ford's Theatre. They would pick them up on their way to the show.