Letter from Mary Grew, Germantown, [Pa.], to Helen Eliza Garrison, April 16th / [18]65
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Mary Grew writes to Helen Garrison following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, noting that all "personal matters seem insignificant in the presence of the great events" taking place, adding that even monumental occasions such as the fall of Richmond and the surrender of General Lee pale in comparison to Lincoln's death. Grew opines that those responsible are "as foolish as wicked", as she doubts Lincoln's successor will be nearly so "lenient" towards the South as Lincoln was. Grew closes by opining that William Lloyd Garrison ought not to undertake a voyage to England until the conclusion of the war.