Frank Johnson, a soldier with the 142nd New York Infantry Regiment (which took part at the Battles of Fort Fisher) witnessed the visit from Abraham Lincoln during the visit to Butler's troops at Bermuda Hundred and recollected in 1914:
"Lad that I was, the expression I then saw on his [Lincoln's] face has never left me. Anxiety, pity, love, courage, and faith, were all depicted there, showing that he was a man of sorrow, and one carrying a heavy burden.
"When our boys raised up and gave him a real old St. Lawrence county cheer, his face lighted up, his eyes brightened, and I am sure his faith was strengthened that he would be permitted to bring his people out of the wilderness of war, and into the shining path of peace."
President Abraham Lincoln returned to City Point, Virginia, to confer with U.S. Grant in March of 1865, shortly before his death.
--Old B-Runner
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