C-SPAN Records · Ann Rutledge grave, Charleston, Illinois

Ann Rutledge grave, Charleston, Illinois

Identifier: C0270B412_165
Title: Ann Rutledge grave, Charleston, Illinois
Description: A stone tombstone sitting on snow-covered ground which reads "But of me, unworthy and unknown the virbations of deathless music; 'with malice toward none, with charity for all.' But of me, forgiveness of millions toward millions, and the beneficent face of a nation shining with justice and truth. I am Ann Rutledge who sleep beneath these weeds. Beloved of Abraham Lincoln, wedded to him, not through union, but through separation. Bloom forever, O republic, from the dust of my bosom! January 7th, 1813-August 25th, 1835."
Date: 1994-09
Extent: 4x6
Subject: Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Ill., 1858; Cemeteries; Rutledge, Ann, -1835
Type: Photo
Format: Color
Language: Eng
Physical location: Box 412
Publisher: George Mason University Libraries
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