-Mrs. Lincoln starts for Washington-Her three sons with her-At Spring-

field-A salute of thirty-four guns-At Cincinnati-The family of General

Harrison-The inauguration-General Scott in command of the troops-An

exciting day in Washington-Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln-The oath

of 'office administered-At the White House-Mrs. Lincoln and her sisters

-The first levee-The lady of the White House-Description of her appear-

ance-The desire of her heart gratified-A fortunate woman-Fond of

society and excitement—Not equal to the emergency-Her conduct criticised

-State dinners abandoned-Years of hardship and trial to Mr. Lincoln-

The death of their son-Grief of both parents-Incidents of Mr. Lincoln's

love for his children-Request to Commodore Porter-Tad's love of flowers

—A gratification to his boy-At Fortress Monroe-Mr. Lincoln dreams of

Willie-Overcome with emotion-Reads from "King John" and sobs aloud

-A loving father-A relative's opinion of him-Never heard to utter an un-

kind word-Mrs. Lincoln in the White House-Much alone-The state of

the country preventing gayety-At the watering places-The Presidential

Canvass of 1864-Re-election of Mr. Lincoln-The New Year's reception

in 1865-The most brilliant reception given-Thousands present-The war

drawing to a close—The inauguration—Anxiety concerning it—Safely accom-

plished-Joy succeeds sorrow-General rejoicing at the North-Surrender

of General Lee-Peace declared-The White House thronged-Congratula-

tions from all directions-Anniversary of the fall of Fort Sumter-The Presi-

dent and family at the theatre-The greetings of a great audience-Those

beside him-In a private box-Looking pensive and sad-Shot-John

Wilkes Booth the assassin-Great consternation-The President removed

from the theatre-Mrs. Lincoln unnerved-At her husband's death-bed-The

return to the White House-Grief of the nation-The afternoon before his

death-Out riding-Mrs. Lincoln's reference to the occasion-His remarks

to his wife during the ride-They go alone at his wish-His touching allusion

to their son "We have been very miserable "-A miserable household-

Grief of little Tad-Utterly inconsolable-His remarks about his father-

Mrs. Lincoln unnerved by the shock-Never wholly recovers-
-Ill for many

weeks-The funeral cortege leaves Washington-The journey to Illinois-

Mourning of the people-Impressive scenes-The eldest son accompanies

the cortege-Returns to his mother's side-Mrs. Lincoln's long stay in the

White House-Embarrassed officials-President's Johnson's considerate

course- —Final departure of Mrs. Lincoln—Death of Tad-Subsequent life

of Mrs. Lincoln-In ill-health-Travels abroad-Petitions Congress for a

pension-Restless and depressed in spirit-The end of her ambitions, hopes

and thoughts of home-life-Life abroad-Return to America-Again at

Springfield.......
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ELIZA MCARDLE JOHNSON.
The only child of a widow-Married at seventeen-Her husband a tailor's ap
prentice-A mountain home-Well instructed in ordinary branches-A very

CONTENTS.

beautiful girl-The wife of an ambitious man-His widowed mother's chief

support-An additional incentive to study―The young couple learn together

-His wife teaches him to write-She reads to him as he works-Three

women—The zeal and energy of one of them—The tailor boy's incentives—

Little children about his hearth-Mr. Johnson elected alderman—The joy of

a good wife-The village "Demosthenes "-Chosen Mayor of Greenville-

Three terms in office-A reputation for honest deeds and correct principles

-Mrs. Johnson's devotion to her husband's interests-Death of their mothers

-Mr. Johnson a member of the Legislature and Governor of Tennessee—

His wife remains in Greenville-Her children's education her care-Their

Greenville home-Andrew Johnson's first home-His old shop—A poor man

and honest official-Elected Senator-Mrs. Johnson in Washington-Failing

health-Her return home-Separated from her husband for two years-The

civil war-Cut off from news of home-Mrs. Johnson and family ordered out

of East Tennessee-Time asked-Too ill to travel-The start made-Ordered

to return-A long and trying journey-Passes through Confederate lines-A

night spent on the cars-Without food or beds or fire-A tired party-Mrs.

Johnson and her children in Nashville-The heroic conduct of the former-

Remembered kindly by friend and foe-A long-separated family reunited—

Mrs. Johnson an invalid-Death of her eldest son, Dr. Johnson-Governor

Johnson, Military Governor of Tennessee-Nominated for the Vice-Presi-

dency—Goes to Washington—His family remain in Nashville-Preparing to

return to Greenville-The assassination of the President-Andrew Johnson,

President of the United States-Senator Doolittle's account of the assassina-

tion conspiracy-His letters to the Wisconsin State Historical Society-Presi-

dent Johnson's narrow escape-Governor Farwell's presence of mind-

Leaves the theatre to find Mr. Johnson-Fears for his safety-Warns the hotel

clerks--" Guard the doors: the President is assassinated"-Rushes to the

Vice-President's room-His anxiety supreme-Is reassured by hearing Mr.

Johnson's voice-The terrible news he bears-A moment of supreme excite-

ment-Hasty plans for safety-The moment of danger passed-The hotel

guarded-Personal friends pouring in to learn his fate-News of Secretary

Seward's condition-Thousands of people in the streets-A time of horror-

The President dying-Mr. Johnson determined to see him-His refusal to

go guarded-Accompanied by Major O'Beirne and Governor Farwell-At

the bedside of the dying President-Mrs. Johnson presented with an album

containing Governor Farwell's account of the conspiracy plot-The family at

the White House-Mrs. Patterson the Lady of the White House-"A plain

people from the mountains of Tennessee "-Mrs. Johnson assumes no social

duties—An invalid—Only once in the East Room-Her household—The

four years in the White House-Her glad return to Tennessee-Death of

Colonel Robert Johnson-Ex-President Johnson elected Senator-His wife

greatly pleased-Living in her old home-Illness of her husband-His death

-Six months of suffering-Her death-Buried beside her husband-A superb

monument.

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MARTHA JOHNSON PATTERSON.

Like her father in personal appearance and character-A strong, earnest

woman-Description of her mental characteristics-Her executive ability and

energy-The pleasant manners of the President's daughter-An unostenta-

tious person-A dutiful daughter and kind sister-She never had time to

play-A busy school-girl-Her mother's assistant-The earnest years of early

life-At school in Georgetown--A guest at the White House-Mrs. Polk's

bashful visitor-Many of her holidays spent there-The marriage of Miss

Johnson to Judge Patterson-A visit to her father at Nashville-Her home in

East Tennessee-The mother of two children-The war-Joins her parents

at Nashville-Her home sacked-The preparations to return to East Tennes-

see-News of the assassination-Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. James K. Polk oc-

cupy a carriage in the procession in honor of Lincoln-Removal to Washing-

ton-A dismantled mansion-The East Room in a wretched condition-A

severe task before the new mistress-President Johnson's first reception-

Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Stover beside their father-The White House refur-

nished-Mrs. Patterson's severe duties-A summer spent in Washington reno-

vating the home of the Presidents—A notable housekeeper-Travels with her

father-The wife of a Senator and daughter of the President-President

Jefferson's second daughter similarly situated, but not the lady of the White

House-Golden opinions of Mrs. Patterson-Compared to Mrs. John Adams

-Superior common sense and strong will power-A Southerner's love of

home-Her conduct during the impeachment trial—A patient and busy per-

son-The strength and support of her father-His companion and counsellor

-Devotion to his interests-A levee at the White House-Mrs. Patterson's

costume described-The farewell reception-Five thousand people present-

The State dinners given by President Johnson-The last entertainment of

this kind—An interesting account of it-The President's hospitality-Retire

ment from the White House-A stormy and trying ordeal over-Farewells to

old friends...
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MARY STOVER.

The second daughter of President Johnson-A widow when she went to Wash-

ington—A statuesque blonde--Her children with her-The grandchildren of

the President-A happy home-circle-A stately woman on public occasions—

Her indifference to society-The amusement of friends at her manner with

strangers-A shy sufferer in society-Her devotion to her children-An un-

affected and sensible lady-A pleasant memory in Washington.

JULIA DENT GRANT.

The inauguration of President Grant in 1869-Youngest man who has occupied
the office-His family-Mrs. Grant as hostess, wife and mother- Personal
friends and relatives about her-Her personal influence-A Missourian by
birth-Her father's social position-Her brother a West Point graduate—
Introduced to his class-mate-The engagement of the young lieutenant and

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CONTENTS.

Miss Julia-The match not pleasing to her parents-The young officer
ordered to frontier duty—With General Taylor in Mexico-Saved the life of
Lieutenant Dent—The family relent-An engagement of five years-Mar-
ried in 1848-A merry wedding-The bride at her husband's post-House-
keeping in Detroit-A vine-covered cottage-The children of this union-
Captain Grant leaves the army-Returns to Missouri-Poor and without
prospects--Tries farming-Not successful in his efforts-"Hardscrabble ".
Enters a real-estate office-Years of adversity-The hope and trust of Mrs.
Grant-A visit to his father-What came of it-In business at Galena-Six
hundred a year-"Hardscrabble" still-His wife maid of all work, nurse
and teacher of her children-An uncongenial business-Hard work and little
reward-His position disagreeable on various accounts-The outbreak of the
war-The turning-point in his life—Appointed Captain-Speedy promotions
-Governor Washburne his friend-Is made a Brigadier-General-Mrs.
Grant and her children in Kentucky-His father's house her home-Her
loyal devotion to her husband-Predicts higher distinction for him-His de-
fender always-Much of his success due to her recognition of his character—
With him at Fort Donelson and in Mississippi-Serenaded in St. Louis after
the surrender of Vicksburg-Her appearance greeted with cheers—Shares
with her husband his military renown-At head-quarters—Mrs. Grant's opin-
ion of her husband-"A very obstinate man "-He becomes Lieutenant-Gen-
eral-Resides in Washington City-Three years of home-life under pleasant
circumstances-The most successful General of the age-Is nominated for the
Presidency-Inauguration of President Grant-Mrs. Grant in the White
House-The domestic life of the President's family-Three years of the ad-
ministration-At Long Branch in summer-Debut of Miss Nellie-Her tour
in Europe-Distinguished attentions shown her-Their sons at home from
school-Marriage of Nellie Grant-The lover from over the water-National
interest in the event-The sixth wedding in the White House-The cere-
mony in the East Room-The groom Algernon Sartoris, of Hampshire, Eng-
land-The son of Adelaide Kemble, and grandson of Charles Kemble-His
aunt the famous actress Fanny Kemble-An exceptionally brilliant life-
President Grant's pride in his daughter-Her wedding the finest ever known
in Washington-Guests present-Departure for Europe-The President and
Mrs. Grant at Long Branch-Colonel Fred Grant's marriage—Mrs. Grant's
social administration-Elaborate entertainments-Notable social events-
Royal visitors at the White House-Eight years in the Executive Mansion-
Close of the administration of President Grant-The recipient of constant at-
tentions-Guests of the ex-Secretary of State-Preparations for a tour around
the world-The guest of George Washington Childs, Esq., in Philadelphia—
Honors paid to the ex-President-The last week made memorable-Depar-
ture from Philadelphia-The trip down the Delaware-Enthusiasm of the
people-The farewell to friends-Parting salute-The steamer "Indiana"
departs-Welcomed on English soil-The journey around the world-Two
years and a-half of sight-seeing—The return to the United States—In sight of
home-Arrival at San Francisco-Universal rejoicings-Invitations from all

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the large cities of the Union-The ex-President surprised at the heartiness of

his reception-Pleasant incidents-A present to Mrs. Grant from the Chinese

delegation-The dinner given her in China-Guest of the wife of the Viceroy

of China-John Russell Young's description of the entertainment-She is ac-

companied by the European ladies in Tientsin-"What shall we wear?”—

They decide in favor of French fashions-The procession of chairs to the

Yamen-Mrs. Grant in the first chair-An American and a Chinese band-

The refinement of the hostess-The Viceregal family-Costumes of the Chi-

nese ladies-Crowds of servants in attendance-Tea served in the library—

At dinner-The dining-room and table furnishing-A Chinese and European

feast-The fortitude of the guests—Chopsticks handled with dexterity—The

civility of the hostess-Democratic customs in China-The crowd about the

windows and doors-The toast of the hostess-Barbarian ladies surprise her

-The Viceroy looking on-Anxious for the success of the entertainment-

—The singing and dancing of the guests—Barbarian customs approved by

the Oriental ladies-German music in the Viceroy's palace-High-bred cour-

tesy of the hostess-Stands or sits as her guests do-A refined lady-Accom-

panied Mrs. Grant to her chair-The adieux-Mrs. Grant travels-Has re-

ceived at the hands of foreigners more attention than any other White House

occupant-The guest of the crown heads of Europe-Her chief pleasure in

life-Popular in society-Untrammelled with cares-The motives governing

her public career-Domesticity her leading characteristic-An excellent

mother-Adored by her children-Identified with her husband's public

career-Her name a theme of praise-The summer of her life-The future

that yet awaits her.......

LUCY WEBB HAYES.

Widely popular-An element in the Administration-Her influence admirable

-The representative of the third period of White House ladies-The women

of the Revolution-Their successors-The second century of the Republic-

Mrs. Hayes a representative of it—Her qualifications and ambition—An ideal

wife-Happy married life-Long experience in semi-official life-Her grace,

culture and social attributes-Pleasant duties well performed-Has created a

higher reverence for her sex-As compared with others of her rank-What

men have learned from the days of Socrates to President Hayes-The domes-

tic lives of great men-The glory of life realized-Mrs. Hayes' birth-place—

Daughter of Dr. James Webb-Ancestry-The mother of Mrs. Hayes—A

noble woman-Her careful training of her children-Pupils at Wesleyan

University-Cottage home of Mrs. Webb-Lucy a fellow-student with her

brothers-Sent to the Wesleyan Female College-Excellent school advantages

-A graduate of the first chartered college for young women in the United

States-Is introduced to a promising young lawyer-His interest in the under-

graduate-What he wrote concerning her-Pleasant school-memories of Mrs.

Hayes-Her schoolmates' opinion of her-"Absolutely will not talk gossip"

-The trait a gift from her mother-An exemplification of the Golden Rule

-A member of the church-A clever student-At the head of her class-

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