New York and the Lincoln Specials

After nearly 50 years in public education as a teacher and administrator, Joseph D. Collea, Jr., is now retired and lives in Scotia, New York.

Table of Contents


List of Maps

Preface and Acknowledgments

Introduction

 1. Welcome to the Empire State: The Journey Begins

 2. An Overwhelming Reception: Western New York Is Lincoln Country

 3. The Longest Day Begins: From Buffalo to Utica

 4. Next Stop, Utica: Gateway to the Mohawk Valley

 5. East Through the Valley: The Historic Route to the West in Reverse

 6. Arrival in Albany: Political Considerations Rule the Day

 7. The Last Leg Begins: Via an Improvised Route

 8. Troy Rejoices: An Unexpected Visitor Is Readily Embraced

 9. Down the Hudson Valley: The Run to New York City

10. New York City: The Last Stop in the Empire State

11. Final Hours in the Empire State: A Successful Stay Draws to an End

12. The Washington Years: When All the Joy Turned to Sorrow

13. Bringing the President Home: Funeral Arrangements Are Made

14. Return to New York: A City Pays Homage

15. Leaving the City: A Grand Procession to the Depot

16. Heading North: A Mournful Passage Up the Hudson Valley

17. Second Arrival in Albany: The State Capital Offers Its Last Respects

18. Into the Heartland: The Mohawk Valley Bids a Sad Farewell

19. From Utica to Syracuse: Places Large and Small Pay Homage

20. On Toward Buffalo: Western New York Offers Parting Tributes

21. Leaving the Empire State: The Long Goodbye Is Over

Appendix A: Presidents and Trains

Appendix B: Special Orders Governing the Safety of the Funeral Train

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

Index