Part 3: Chapters 27-35 Summary and Analysis

Part 3: The Long Good Friday

Chapter 27:

FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1865 WASHINGTON, D.C. 7:00 A.M.

This chapter details Lincoln's morning routine from answering correspondence to reading his Bible. It is the last day of Lincoln's open door policy.

Chapter 28:

FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1865 WASHINGTON, D.C. 9:00 A.M.

Booth walks to Lucy's room in the National Hotel. Booth knows he must say goodbye to Lucy forever. Lucy is not surprised and gives Booth a portrait to remember her by.

Chapter 29:

FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1865 WASHINGTON, D.C. 10:00 A.M.

Mary Lincoln is torn between seeing a lavish production of "Aladdin" with a patriotic finale or the much touted "Our American Cousin." James Ford tells Mary that Laura Keene will be on stage and that it is an event not to be missed. Mary is well known for her temper and long winded rants...