Existing comment:
Locks of hair removed from Lincoln's head wound:
A small amount of hair from the area surrounding Lincoln's wound was removed by Dr. C.H. Liebermann, one of the surgeons in attendance at Lincoln's bedside, and given by him to Surgeon General Joseph K. Barnes. Dr. Stone, who was present at the autopsy, presented a lock of hair to Mrs. Lincoln at her request, and to each of the surgeons present at the autopsy. |