Without possessing a critical capacity for judgment, I can say, in all sincerity, that the painting as a whole, is faithful to the scene of the death-chamber on that eventful night, and impressively truthful in its portraiture.
D. K. Cartter, Chief-Justice.
The above gentlemen visited President Lincoln during his last hours, and are represented in the painting.
It is admirable as a picture, and of great value for the fidelity of the portraits.
A. A. Humphreys, Major-General.
Dear Sir:—Permit me to thank you for the enjoyment of the luxury of grief afforded me in the viewing of the great picture commemorating "The Last Hours of Lincoln." It is deserving of great praise. If it has a fault, it is its high coloring. As I have personally known nearly all the forty odd persons who appear in it, I can speak with confidence of the truthfulness of the likenesses.
F. E. Spinner, Treasurer United States.