Abraham Lincoln Tomb Documentary

[Donna McCreary]

I am looking forward to the DVD! This sounds like a wonderful project.
Last month, we were once again in Springfield to honor the life of Mary Lincoln with a memorial and wreath laying service on the anniversary of her death. For the first time since we have been organizing this event, the weather was nice. Usually, it is beween 94 - 104 degrees. This year, the temperatures were in the mid-70's and a nice breeze helped keep everyone cool. I have often thought that the weather was part of Mary's cause of death. She was in an upstairs room - the humidity would have been horrid.

Chris, do you know whether or not any of Mary's jewelry was buried with her? The seed pearl Tiffany set contained a pair of braclets, a necklace, ear rings, and a brooch. Only the necklace and braclets made it to Library of Congress. Since she had a white funeral, I have always wondered if the ear rings and brooch were buried with her.