Mary Lincoln funeral

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What a beautiful account of a truly Victorian funeral. The various descriptions of symbolism that was displayed at church and vault could be a lesson plan on the subject. At least the people who had known Mary since she was a child recognized her passing.

Was Billy Herndon still alive, and did he attend the funeral? I don't remember that any First Ladies get as much political and diplomatic attentions at their funerals as do their husbands. Eleanor Roosevelt would have been one who was certainly the most active First Lady; does anyone remember her having a "state" funeral?

P.S. Robert certainly did not rush to his mother's side once he learned of her collapse.