Ann Rutledge grave, Charleston, Illinois

Item

Identifier
C0270B412_165
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
Rights
Copyright not held by George Mason University Libraries. Restricted to personal, non-commercial use only. For permission to publish, contact Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
Item sets
C-SPAN Photographs