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714188

Lincoln's Baltimore speech... Rare speech given outside of D.C.!

Item #714188

April 19, 1864

THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 19, 1864 



* President Abraham Lincoln - Lecture on Liberty

* Address at Sanitary Fair in Baltimore, Maryland

* Rare speech given outside of Washington D.C.




The most noteworthy content is found on the front page under the headings: "The Baltimore Sanitary Fair" "Important Speech of President Lincoln" and more. (see images) which includes e... See More  

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713891

"Mr. Lincoln...is rising in prominence" says it all...

Item #713891

May 15, 1860

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 15, 1860  This issue is one of those so desired by collectors, when innocent reports--often inconspicuous amongst the jumble of lengthier articles--wold only find relevance in the passing of years.

Keep in mind that at this point, the Republican National Convention in Chicago had yet to formally begin (May 16-18) and Abraham Lincoln was pretty much an unknow... See More  

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$495.00
712776

Robert Smalls and The USS Planter...

Lincoln repeals Hunter's controversial order emancipating slaves...

Item #712776

May 20, 1862

NEW YORK WORLD, May 20, 1862 



* General David Hunter's Emancipation order

* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs (nullifies)


* Robert Smalls & companions to be compensated




The front page begins with column heads: "PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION" "Gen. Hunter's Proclamation Void" "The Power of Declaring Slaves Free Belongs to the President" "An Appeal To... See More  

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712734

Robert Smalls leads fellow slaves to freedom... The USS Planter...

President Lincoln repeals General Hunter's order (no. 11), which had emancipated slaves...

Item #712734

May 24, 1862

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 24, 1862 



* General David Hunter order

* Emancipation of slaves

* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs

* Robert Smalls - born in slavery

* Leads fellow slaves to freedom




Page 2 begins with: "Gen. Hunter Overruled".  This concerns the controversial situation where Hunter pronounced slaves free in Florida, Georgia & South Carolina, previous to Lincol... See More  

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712691

President Lincoln repeals General Hunter's order (no. 11), which had emancipated slaves... Two mentions of Robert Smalls...

Item #712691

May 20, 1862

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1862  Page one has, "Gen. Hunter's Order Repudiated by the President," followed by, "He Pronounces it Void and of No Effect," and, "The Policy of the Administration Reiterated." The pronouncement is signed in block type: ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

This was the controversial situation where Hunter pronounced slaves free in Florida, Georgia &... See More  

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710289

President-elect (Lincoln) enroute for his inauguration...

Item #710289

February 21, 1861

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 21, 1861 



* President elect Abraham Lincoln

* En route to Washington D.C.

* New York City visit - speech




The front page has among its column heads: "The Incoming Administration" "Mr. Lincoln In New York" "His Reception and Speech at the City Hall" "How Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Spent the Day and Evening"  and more.

Among th... See More  

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708907

Mary Harlan Lincoln death....

Item #708907

April 01, 1937

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 1, 1937



* Mary Harlan Lincoln death

* Robert Todd Lincoln's wife

* Abraham's daughter-in-law




The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "DAUGHTER-IN-LAW OF LINCOLN DIES IN CAPITAL AT 90" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the death of Mary Harlan Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's daughter-in-law.

Complete with all 36 pages, ra... See More  

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708573

The Gettysburg Address in a Pennsylvania newspaper...

Item #708573

November 20, 1863

PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 20, 1863



* President Abraham Lincoln's famous speech

* Gettysburg Address at battlefield cemetery

* In a Pennsylvania publication, rare as such




 The front page has over two columns taken up with: "The Solemnities At Gettysburg" "Dedication of The Cemetery Of The Heroes" "Oration of Hon. Edward Everett".

As many know,... See More  

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707504

A great contemporary quote from Lincoln's famous speech - "A House divided against itself cannot stand."...

Item #707504

January 24, 1860

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 24, 1860 



* Abraham Lincoln as a senatorial candidate



The front-page has a rare quote of a portion of Lincoln's very famous speech from 1858 during the Lincoln-Douglas debates. During a speech on the Senate floor, Senator Douglas, speaking of Lincoln, states in part: "...When he returned to Illinois in 1858, to canvas the state, he had to meet this... See More  

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706373

Lincoln's cabinet published...

Item #706373

March 06, 1861

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, March 6, 1861 



* President Abraham Lincoln

* 2 days after inauguration

* Cabinet announcements




Page 3 has s small yet notable report headed: "Cabinet Appointments" beginning: "We understand that the following nominations were yesterday made by the President and forthwith confirmed by the Senate:..." and what followed is the list of ap... See More  

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705277

Printed the day of Lincoln's "House Divided" speech... Much on the Mormons...

Item #705277

June 17, 1858

NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1858 



Abraham Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois

* A "day of" mention of the convention

* Mormons - Mormonism - Utah War




Near the top of the front page is: "Illinois Republican State Convention" is a report datelined Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, June 16. The one paragraph report concerns the first day of the convention not
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704770

Historic meeting between Lincoln and the delegation of free blacks... His thoughts on Blacks & Whites co-existing...

Item #704770

August 15, 1862

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 15, 1862 



* Address on Colonization to a Committee of Colored Men

* Meeting with Abraham Lincoln at the White House

* Free African Americans from slavery - emigration ?




The most notable item is on the front page: "The Colonization of People of African Descent" with subheads: "Interview with President Lincoln" "Speech of t... See More  

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704713

The Emancipation Proclamation... In a pro-South newspaper...

Item #704713

September 24, 1862

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1862  



* Emancipation Proclamation

* President Abraham Lincoln

* Rare pro-Confederate publication




Given the focus of this controversial newspaper, being supportive of the Southern cause while publishing in the North, it is particularly noteworthy that this issue contains on page five the Emancipation Proclamation whereby President Lincoln would fr... See More  

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704690

One of the earliest newspaper mentions of Abraham Lincoln and Joseph Smith...

Item #704690

August 12, 1837

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 12, 1837 



* Very early mention of Abraham Lincoln

* Early Mormon & Joseph Smith mention




An inside page has a report headed "Illinois" being an account of activities in the state legislature, with an inconspicuous--yet very significant--listing of "Lincoln" in the "negative" column of those who voted on a spec... See More  

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704659

1964 Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston advertisement...

Item #704659

February 20, 1964

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 20, 1964



* Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) vs. Sonny Liston (1st)

* Famous boxing's World Heavyweight Championship

* One of the greatest sports moments of the 20th century




Page 10 has a 4 x 4 inch advertisement for this upcoming boxing match at the local theater (Village Theatre). (see image)

Page 3 has a comical advertis... See More  

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704497

Detailed report on the in-coming "Lincoln Regime"...

Item #704497

January 15, 1861

NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 15, 1861  



* Abraham Lincoln about to change America

* Rise of Southern tensions w/ secession talks




The front page has a nice stack of column heads on the coming Civil War including: "THE REVOLUTION" "Arrival of Messengers from South Carolina & Fort Sumter at Washington" "The Fort Not to be Reinforced" "The Sale of Arms to Se... See More  

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704474

Abraham Lincoln wins an election in 1846... The Mormon troubles... The Mexican War...

Item #704474

September 12, 1846

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 12, 1846  Page 3 has a report from Illinois on election returns, which notes: "...7th district, Cartwright (loco.), 4829; Lincoln, (whig) 6340 (elected...".

History tells us that n 1843 Abraham Lincoln sought the Whig nomination for Illinois' 7th district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was defeated by John J. Hardin ... See More  

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704359

One of the earliest newspaper mentions of Lincoln to be had... Early Joeseph Smith mention...

Item #704359

August 12, 1837

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 12, 1837 



* Very early mention of Abraham Lincoln

* Early Mormon & Joseph Smith mention




An inside page has a report headed "Illinois" being an account of activities in the state legislature, with an inconspicuous--yet very significant--listing of "Lincoln" in the "negative" column of those who voted on a spec... See More  

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704320

Lincoln initiates the building of a transcontinental railroad...

Item #704320

September 04, 1862

THE KANSAS STATE JOURNAL, Lawrence, Sept. 4, 1862



* Pacific Railway Acts

* Transcontinental Railroad

* President Abraham Lincoln

* American Civil War era




 Most of the front page and a bit of page 2 are taken up with the very historic; "Pacific Railroad Bill", actually the first of two (the 2nd in 1864) which would provide federal subsidies in land and loans for the construc... See More  

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704159

The colored men of Washington, D.C. make plea to President Lincoln...

Item #704159

November 03, 1862

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 3, 1862 



* The African American Delegation to Abraham Lincoln

* Free Negroes - black colonization in Washington D.C. ?




The most noteworthy article is found on page 4 headed: "Free Colored Emigrants" which is a letter from free Washington, D.C. blacks to President Abraham Lincoln in which they plead that he follow-through on his promise to provide, ... See More  

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704122

Abraham Lincoln the inventor - a buoying apparatus...

Item #704122

December 01, 1860

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN MAGAZINE, New York, December 1, 1860



* Invention by Abraham Lincoln

* Buoying vessels over shoals




Page 4 has a great article headed: "The President Elect's Mode of Buoying Vessels" which also includes a nice illustration of the device captioned: "Abraham Lincoln's Apparatus For Buoying Vessels." (see).

The text, taking most of a column, ... See More  

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704120

Synagogues hold memorial services... Much on the assassination & funeral of Lincoln...

Item #704120

April 21, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, April 21, 1865 



* Rare 1st-page mentions of Synagogue services

* Re: Abraham Lincoln's assassination & funeral

* Black mourning borders on all eight pages




Perhaps the most noteworthy coverage is the front-page details regarding various services being held at local synagogues - which includes the congregations at "B'nai Israel," "Bikur Cholim... See More  

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703974

Preparing for Civil War... Surrender of Fort Moultrie...

Item #703974

December 21, 1860

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Dec. 21, 1860  



* Tensions increasing in the South

* Abraham Lincoln to divide a nation

* History about to be made




Reports on page 2 include: "EXTRA!" "Important From Washington" "Cabinet Meeting on Secession" "Consultations of Southern Congressmen" "The Surrender of Fort Moultrie!" "The Republicans Firm... See More  

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703906

Abraham Lincoln's last public speech & last proclamation...

Item #703906

April 12, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 12, 1865 (price reduced due to condition)   The front page has one column heads including: "RECONSTRUCTION" "Important Speech by the President" "His Views On Peace & Reconstruction".

The text of Lincoln's speech begins: "We meet this evening not in sorrow, but in gladness of heart. The evacuation of Petersburgh & Ric... See More  

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703882

A Lincoln Proclamation... Many Civil War reports...

Item #703882

September 16, 1863

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Sept. 16, 1863  



* Abraham Lincoln proclamation

* Habeas Corpus suspended

* American Civil War




The front page has much on: "The Evacuation of Morris Island". Inside includes: "From the Armies In Virginia" "Escape From a Pirate" "The Siege of Charleston" "Emancipation In Maryland" "Generals Grant & Ba... See More  

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703871

Lincoln's assassination was to have been at his inauguration...

Item #703871

April 26, 1865

WORCESTER DAILY SPY, Massachusetts, April 26, 1865  



* Abraham Lincoln's funeral train tour (New York stop)

* His assassination 1st planned for Inauguration day ?




This issue has a combination of Lincoln-related reports,  and end of war items, front page reports including: "General Sherman's Conduct" "The Murder Fixed For the 4th of March" & "Le... See More  

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703865

Lincoln's funeral... Pursuing Jefferson Davis...

Item #703865

May 04, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 4, 1865  All columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered in memory of the recently assassinated President Abraham Lincoln.

The top of the front page includes column heads; "OUR DEAD PRESIDENT" "The Funeral Progress" "From Chicago To Springfield" "Scenes and Incidents" "End of the Long Journey" "THE ASSASSINATION"... See More  

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703863

Chasing after Jefferson Davis... On Lincoln's funeral...

Item #703863

May 05, 1865

UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, May 5, 1865



* Abraham Lincoln's burial

* Springfield, Illinois funeral




 Pages 2 and 3 have some reports concerning the closing events of the Civil War, as well as on Lincoln's funeral. Articles include: "The War" "The Pursuit & Arrest of the Assassins" "The President's Remains" The Funeral At Springfield"... See More  

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703862

Chasing after Jefferson Davis... On Lincoln's funeral...

Item #703862

May 04, 1865

UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, May 4, 1865



* The hunt for Jefferson Davis

* Abraham Lincoln assassination




 Among the reports on pages 2 and 3 are: "The Plot of the Assassins" "Matters In Richmond" "Proclamation By the President--Rewards Offered for Rebels--A Hundred Thousand for Jeff" "Flight of Jeff. Davis" "The Fugitives in South Carolin... See More  

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703839

Anti-Republican political cartoons on the front page...

Item #703839

July 27, 1872

POMEROY'S DEMOCRAT, New York, July 27, 1872  



* Anti Republican Party cartoons (elephant)

* Horace Greeley & Ulysses S. Grant




The newspaper publisher, Marcus M. Pomeroy, was staunchly against the administration of Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, and his newspaper's title identifies his political leanings.

The front page features a political cartoon mocking Horace Gre... See More  

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703677

Lincoln steps upon the national stage... The Cooper Union speech...

Item #703677

February 28, 1860

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 28, 1860 



* Abraham Lincoln address

* Cooper Institute Union speech

* New York City




The front page has over five columns devoted to coverage of this famous speech which is headed: "NATIONAL POLITICS" "A Speech Delivered at the Cooper Institute Last Evening, by Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois".

At this point Lincoln had not declared... See More  

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702657

Civil War map... Lincoln plans for his Emancipation Proclamation...

Item #702657

August 22, 1862

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 22, 1862  



* First Battle of Rappahannock  Station close

* Abraham Lincoln prepares emancipation proclamation




The front page is dominated by a large Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN VIRGINIA." Among the column heads on the front page are: "General Pope Falling Back" "Stonewall Jackson Advancing" "Richmond Abandoned... See More  

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702456

Jeff Davis & fellow captives... Captured in women's clothes... Trial of the Assassins...

Item #702456

May 21, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1865 



* Confederate President Jefferson Davis

* Mention of him wearing women's clothes

* Abraham Lincoln murder trial




First column heads include: "DAVIS & CO." "Arrival of the Rebel Leaders at Fortress Monroe" "Jefferson Davis, Wife, Son & Two Daughters" "Alexander H. Stephens, Vice President of the Confederacy&quo... See More  

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702442

The 'dawn of peace'... Jeff. Davis escapes, and the assassination...

Item #702442

May 02, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, May 2, 1865  



* re. Abraham Lincoln assassination

* Closing events of the Civil War

* Jefferson Davis on the run




Among the front page column heads on the ending events of the Civil War: "DAWN OF PEACE" "Breaking Up of Sherman's Veteran Army" "The Army of Tennessee & the Army of Georgia to Go To Richmond" "Johnston's Army D... See More  

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702440

Jeff Davis in flight to the South... On the Lincoln assassination... G.A. Custer...

Item #702440

May 07, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, May 7, 1865  



* Closing events on the Civil War

* Abraham Lincoln assassination plot




Some fine front page heads on events at the end of the Civil War, including reports on Lincoln's assassination. Column heads include: "THE FLIGHT OF DAVIS" "He Was at Charlotte, N.C., on the 25th" "He Left in a; Hurry that Day, Bound for Texas" "Po... See More  

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701929

First report on the assassination of Lincoln...

Item #701929

April 20, 1865

CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, April 20, 1865



* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic 1st report)

* From the origin of the American Civil War (rare)




 Keep in mind that Charleston fell to Union forces on February 18 and after that date was in Union control. So this is the volume 1, number 47 issue in the "new series" as noted.

Availability of paper must still have been... See More  

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701668

Yankee newspaper from South Carolina... Lincoln's state-of-the-union address...

Item #701668

December 13, 1862

THE NEW SOUTH, Port Royal, South Carolina, Dec. 13, 1862



* Rare Yankee occupation issue

* President Abraham Lincoln

* State of the Union Address




 Here is an interesting newspaper established in March of 1862 at Port Royal after its capture by Union forces during the early part of the Civil War.

Issued in a "military command", the newspaper sought to provide mostly military ... See More  

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701665

Lincoln's Proclamation calling for more troops for the Civil War...

Item #701665

May 09, 1861

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, May 9, 1861



* Abraham Lincoln proclamation

* Calls for more troops - soldiers

* Rare pro-Confederate title

* First weeks of the Civil War




This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.

The top of page 5 has: "A Proclamation by the President of the United States". In t... See More  

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701259

In a pro-South newspaper: Lincoln's inaugural address on the front page...

Item #701259

March 08, 1865

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 8, 1865 



* Abraham Lincoln's inauguration

* Inaugural address on the ftpg.

* Closing weeks of the Civil War - pro-Confederate title




Among the front page reports is: "Inauguration of President Lincoln--His Address" which contains his address in full, ending with the immortal words: "With malice towards none, with charity for all, wit... See More  

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701020

Stephen Douglas accepts the nomination for President...

Item #701020

June 30, 1860

NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1860  



* Stephen A. Douglas - Democrat Party

* Nomination for President of the U.S.

* Abraham Lincoln's opponent




The top of the front page hasL "Judge Douglas' Letter Of Acceptance" being Stephen Douglas' acceptance of the Democratic nomination for President. Page 2 includes: "The Last of the Richmond Convention---Attempt to Ratify ... See More  

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700434

Abraham Lincoln is nominated for President...

Item #700434
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1860 



* Abraham Lincoln accepts presidential nomination

* Republican National Convention in Chicago




Near the back under the report: "Monthly Record of Current Events" is a quite lengthy report concerning the Republican National Convention which met recently in Chicago. Included is a lengthy abstract of the Republican platform... See More  

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700131

President Lincoln among others at the White House... A Civil War print, New Zealand, Australia...

Item #700131

February 01, 1862

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 1, 1862  Among the prints within are a full page: "St. Andrews Harbour & Bay New Brunswick" in Canada; "The Confederate Sloop of War Sumter Capturing Two Federal Merchantmen Off Gibraltar"; a full page of: "New Year's Reception at the White House, Washington" which includes President Abraham Lincoln in the print;... See More  

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700126

Death Of William Seward In 1872....

Item #700126

October 11, 1872

THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 11, 1872



* William H. Seward death (1st report)

* U.S. Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln




The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "SEWARD" with subheads. (see images) A lengthy biography on him that takes up over 4 columns.

Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.

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700039

Abraham Lincoln is formally elected... Fort Moultrie in Charleston...

Item #700039

March 02, 1861

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 2, 1861  



* Abraham Lincoln's presidential election victory



Pages 2 and 3 contain an article headed: "United States" which has the latest news including a report that: "...the electoral vote for President...been formally counted... Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Hamlin were declared to be duly elected...Mr. Lincoln is on his way to Was... See More  

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699011

Trial of the Lincoln conspirators... Capture of Jeff Davis...

Item #699011

May 15, 1865

THE WORLD, New York, May 15, 1865 



* Jefferson Davis captured

* Abraham Lincoln assassination

* Trial of the conspirators




The front page is entirely taken up with reports of the Conspiracy trial for those involved in the assassination of Lincoln. "THE CONSPIRACY" "Official Report of Part of the Evidence Taken Before the Military court" "Reverdy Johnson Appears... See More  

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699007

Signed by Beauregard and Lincoln...

Item #699007

December 24, 1864

DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 24, 1864 



* Capital of the Confederacy

* President Abraham Lincoln

* General P. G. T. Beauregard




Not just a newspaper from the Confederate states, but from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page has: "The War News--Affairs In the Valley & Around Gordonsville" which includes a dispatch signed in type by: G. T. Beauregard, ... See More  

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698523

Lincoln accepts the nomination for the Presidential election...

Item #698523

June 29, 1864

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 29, 1864 



* Abraham Lincoln nomination

* 2nd term as president

* Civil War reporting




Page 4 has an historic report headed: "The Presidential Nomination" "Mr. Lincoln's Acceptance" with the text taking over a full column and signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.

Obviously this was the step necessary for him to be on the Republican ballot... See More  

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698507

Abraham Lincoln's remains in New York City...

Item #698507

April 25, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, April 25, 1865 



* Abraham Lincoln assassination

* Remains in New York City

* Civil War closing events




All columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered in memory of Abraham Lincoln. Two-thirds of the first column are taken up with nice heads concerning the funeral of Abraham Lincoln including: "HONORS To the MARTYR PRESIDENT" "Our Tribute to the Lamented De... See More  

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698353

Sherman returns... On the Lincoln assassination...

Item #698353

May 09, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 9, 1865  



* Abraham Lincoln assassination

* Black mourning borders

* William T. Sherman returns




All columns on all pages area black-bordered due to the Lincoln assassination. The front page has: "SHERMAN" "His Army Homeward Bound" "The Quickest March on Record" "Scenes Along the Route" "Enthusiasm of the Colored People... See More  

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698334

The editor is arrested for conspiracy...

Item #698334

May 25, 1864

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, May 25, 1864  



* Samuel Medary arrested

* "The Crisis" editor




A significant issue as page 4 has a notice: "To Our Subscribers" which comments on the arrest of Samuel Medary, this newspaper's editor & publisher, noting in part: "...about our being arrested on last Friday by Deputies U.S. Marshals Sands and Wheeler for conspir... See More  

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