Our American Cousin" is a comedy written by Tom Taylor, first performed in 1858 and later published in 1861. It is best known for being the play that was being performed at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. on the night that President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865. The play itself is a light-hearted comedy of manners, and it revolves around themes of social class, inheritance, and cultural differences. It's a farce filled with humor and satire, with an emphasis on making fun of British aristocracy while highlighting the contrast between American and British values.