REV Matthew Simpson: Counseling and Consoling the President

All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #010: ADM John Dahlgren, COL Ulric Dahlgren, REV Matthew Simpson – Friends of Abraham Lincoln, part 3

Bishop Matthew Simpson was a giant of the 19th century American Methodist Church.  Abraham Lincoln confided in him frequently and they became close personal friends.  He delivered Lincoln's eulogy at Springfield.