The annual New Year's Day reception was something I always enjoyed. It was the absolute best way to kick off the new year, with a reception at the White House. This year the first family hosted Union army and navy officers at 11:30 and then opened the White House to the public. As usual, large lines had formed early in the morning to attend this festive event. Included in this year's reception visitors were four Negroes who were graciously greeted by the President and Mrs. Lincoln.
The Lincoln's again attended Ford's Theater on January 2. This time they were using the box offered by Colonel James D. Greene.
Mr. Lincoln met with and made arrangements this week for artist Francis Carpenter to begin sittings for a painting he had proposed to show President Lincoln's first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation to members of his Cabinet. That event had occurred on July 22, 1862 and had surprised its members. Mr. Carpenter was to maintain a studio in the White House for several months in order to complete the painting.
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