Lincoln's last words

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If Dr Houmes is correct, despite the report of the official autopsy which indicates the bullet traveled through the left side of Lincoln's brain, then that trajectory would even further support the narrative that Lincoln was leaning forward and looking down and left. It is also supported by some of the eyewitness testimony from the audience that observed Lincoln in this position at the time of the shot.

I agree Lincoln's last words were probably spoken to Mary sometime before the fatal shot. I was just surprised that the letter seemed to indicate that the fatal shot occurred with Mary and Mr. Lincoln looking at each other.

I also like to think that Lincoln, knowing the punchline was imminent, was looking into the crowd to enjoy their reaction to joke.