Letter regarding Lincoln Campaign Flag Donation, 1941
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In 1941, Earnest McGrath wrote to Henry Ford about donating a flag made by his grandmother, Lucinda McGrath of Connersville, Indiana. Earnest's grandfather John had carried the flag in local 1860 presidential campaign parades supporting Abraham Lincoln. Later, after Lincoln's assassination in 1865, the flag was used as part of an honor guard when Lincoln's body traveled through Indiana. Ford accepted the donation.
In 1941, Earnest McGrath wrote to Henry Ford about donating a flag made by his grandmother, Lucinda McGrath of Connersville, Indiana. Earnest's grandfather John had carried the flag in local 1860 presidential campaign parades supporting Abraham Lincoln. Later, after Lincoln's assassination in 1865, the flag was used as part of an honor guard when Lincoln's body traveled through Indiana. Ford accepted the donation.
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
14 May 1941
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
41.133.2
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Handwriting
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 8 in
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