Lincoln's embalmment

[Jim Garrett]

OK students, Take out your copy of "The Lincoln Assassination, Where Are They Now?" and turn to page 13. Henry Cattell was the embalmer of both Willie and Abraham Lincoln. He was the step-son of Dr. Charles Brown, the Brown of Brown & Alexander. He used a solution that included Zinc Cloride which gave a marble like quality to the skin, in color and texture. Cattell was further contracted to accompany the funeral train and provide touch ups along the way.

Might I suggest if one has already done the Booth Escape Route Tour, consider visiting the Surratt Tavern on Friday, June 14th, then proceed to the Congressional Cemetery to visit the graves of Henry Cattell, Joseph Alexander and many many others associated with the Lincoln Assassination. The Congressional Cemetery has been kind enough to host a book signing & reception in the public vault for Rich Smyth and myself.