Lincoln and Hamlin for President & Vice President: ten issues...
Item #673297
October 06, 1860
DAILY ATLAS AND BEE, Boston, October, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln for President notices
A lot of ten issues of an obviously Republican newspaper, as near the top of the front page is campaign ad supporting: "For President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois - For Vice President, HANNIBAL HAMLIN, of Maine" and noting Nov. 6 as the date for the election. The front page also has a bit stat... See More
Two intriguing articles on the assassination plot...
Item #672932
June 23, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 23, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination plot
* John Wilkes Booth & Jefferson Davis
The ftpg. has an article: "The Conspiracy--An Interview Between Booth & Davis" with details of the meeting, beginning: "Booth commenced by saying that a plan was formed by parties in the Northern States & Canada, friends of the Confederacy, to capture o... See More
1874 Lincoln's Tomb dedication at Springfield...
Item #672115
October 16, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 16, 1874
* Abraham Lincoln's Tomb dedication
* Oak Ridge Cemetery - Springfield, Illinois
* Designer - Larkin Goldsmith Mead
The top of the front page has one column headings: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN" "The Unveiling Of the Monument To Him At Springfield, Ill" and more. Lengthy text continues on page 2.
Eight pages, light toning and some wear at... See More
Abraham Lincoln's General Orders 1, 2, and 3...
Item #671734
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, March 20, 1862
* President Abraham Lincoln
* General War Orders No. 1, 2 & 3
Included is an article titled: "Late News - The President's War Orders", which includes the text of 3 orders (General Orders 1, 2, and 3), each signed in block type by the President: Abraham Lincoln.
Page 2 has an intriguing article: "The Black
... See More
* President Abraham Lincoln
* General War Orders No. 1, 2 & 3
Included is an article titled: "Late News - The President's War Orders", which includes the text of 3 orders (General Orders 1, 2, and 3), each signed in block type by the President: Abraham Lincoln.
Page 2 has an intriguing article: "The Black
The life of Lincoln, from his law partner's perspective...
Item #671246
February 20, 1867
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 20, 1867 Page 7 has a terrific article on the Life of Abraham Lincoln from the perspective of his former law partner, William Herndon. The subhead: "A Talk With the Late President's Law Partner" with a Springfield, Ill., dateline. A wealth of interesting personal reflections on Lincoln. The article takes 2 1/2 columns.
Eight pages, minor fox... See More
1874 Central Baptist Church disaster in Syracuse....
Item #671228
June 17, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 17, 1874
* Pre Black Hills expedition
* General George A. Custer
* Sioux Indians - Native Americans
Page 7 has a brief report from Fort Abraham Lincoln in North Dakota with the small headings: "Sioux On The War Path" "Custer Preparing to Move Against Them-Friendly Indians Eager for Blood and Scalps" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 1... See More
Lengthy message from Jefferson Davis...
Item #671096
January 17, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 17, 1863 Almost the entire front page is taken up with: "The Rebel Message" "The Document In Full" "What Jeff. Davis Says of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation" "Military Operations of the Rebels" and more, with this very lengthy address signed in type by the Confederate President: Jefferson Davis.
Eight pages, nic... See More
1865 Abraham Lincoln murder trial...
Item #671073
June 20, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 20, 1865.
* re. Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the assassins - conspirators
This issue is loaded with advertisements and post Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following one column headings: "THE ASSASSINATION" "THE TRIAL ON MONDAY" "ARGUMENT OF REVERDY JOHNSON" "MR. ST... See More
1865 Abraham Lincoln murder trial...
Item #671072
June 24, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 24, 1865.
* re. Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
* Galveston, Texas surrenders
This issue is loaded with advertisements and post Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following one column headings: "THE ASSASSINATION" "THE TRIAL ON FRIDAY" "THE REBELS IN ... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy in 1862....
Item #670766
August 12, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 12, 1862
* From the capital of the Confederacy
Not just a newspaper from the Confederate, but from the capital of the Confederate states. The front page has: "Important From the North--Call For 600,000 More Men--A Draft to Be Immediately made" "From Culpeper" "From The South Side" "Changing His Base" with ... See More
President Lincoln visits the troops...
Item #670307
April 10, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, April 10, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Visits Army of the Potomac
A wealth of fine ftpg. content on the Civil War, plus there is a small one column map showing the Lake Palourde and Atchafalaya River vicinity.
Among the column heads: "THE ATTACK ON CHARLESTON" "The Bombardment of Fort Sumter" "The Union Forces Landed at Stono" &quo... See More
Funeral of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #670190
April 18, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, April 18, 1865 Much good content in this issue, which has all columns on all 8 pages black-bordered due to the death of Lincoln.
The front page has one column heads including: "THE ASSASSINATION" "Condition of Secretary Seward Improving" "New Facts About the Murderers" "Preparations for the President's Funeral" "Description of... See More
Mary Harlan Lincoln death....
Item #669914
April 01, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 1, 1937
* Mary Harlan Lincoln death
* Robert Todd Lincoln's wife
* Abraham's daughter-in-law
The top of page 24 has a one column heading: "Mrs. Lincoln, Widow Of President's Son" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the death of Mary Harlan Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's daughter-in-law.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the d... See More
The coming Civil War... The new Lincoln administration...
Item #669541
January 31, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 31, 1861
* President elect Abraham Lincoln
* Pre-Civil War tensions in the South
Among the first column heads are: "An Attack on Fort Sumter Expected" "Revival of Rumors of War" "The President's Views on the Subject" "Condition of the Forts on the Florida Coast" "The Relations of the Seceding States with Foreign P... See More
Lincoln's funeral, Booth's letter of confession, services at churches & synagogues...
Item #669460
April 20, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 20, 1865 All columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered, with nice front page one column heads including: "OUR LOSS" "A Day of Mourning" "The Funeral at Washington" "Imposing Ceremonies" "Scenes & Incidents" "Booth Reported in Penna." and more.
The entire ftpg. is taken up with reports on the funeral of A... See More
1862 Battle of Fredericksburg begins....
Item #669366
December 13, 1862
THE WORLD, New York City, December 13, 1862.
* Burnside captures major Virginia city
* Battle of Fredericksburg begins
* General Burnside vs. Robert E. Lee
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Army Of The Potomac" "Nearly all the Army Across the Rap... See More
Lincoln heads to Washington... Jefferson Davis' inaugural address...
Item #669355
February 19, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1861
* Jefferson Davis inaugural
* Confederate President
* Abraham Lincoln en route
Page 5 has column heads with continued & detailed coverage of Lincoln's trip from his home to the nation's capital: "The President Elect En Route" "The Receptions In This State" "Enthusiasm Of The People" "His Arrival In Albany&... See More
On Abraham Lincoln being elected...
Item #669354
November 10, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 10, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln's election win (2nd)
* Original American Civil War reporting
Page 5 is mostly taken up with details on the election results, with nice first column heads reading in part: "THE RESULT" "Additional Election Returns from All Parts of the Country" "New Jersey, Kentucky and Delaware for McClellan" "All ... See More
The troops vote for Lincoln...
Item #669352
November 12, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 12, 1864
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Election among the troops
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Richmond" "the Soldiers' Vote in the Army of the James" "Mr. Lincoln's Majority 2,904" "SHENANDOAH" "Important Movement of the Rebel Forces" "Attempt to Flank Sheridan & In... See More
Much on Lincoln, his new administration, his inauguration, etc...
Item #669343
March 06, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, March 6, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln inauguration
* New administration takes over
* Pre-Civil War tensions escalate
A wealth of fine content on Lincoln & his new administration, as his inaugural was reported in the previous day's edition.
Inside has a lengthy editorial headed: "Mr. Lincoln's Address", a report from Washington beginning: &quo... See More
Lincoln's first inauguration...
Item #669342
March 05, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, March 5, 1861 Page 5 has nice one column heads announcing the significant news of Abraham Lincoln's first inauguration, the heads including: "THE NEW ADMINISTRATION" "Inauguration of President Lincoln" "Peace & Good Order" "A Magnificent Display" "Procession To The Capitol" "Immense Throng of People" ... See More
Abraham Lincoln's assassins found guilty...
Item #669333
July 07, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 7, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln conspirators guilty
* Mary Surratt & others - death sentence
A significant issue on the assassination trial of Abraham Lincoln, as the first column has the historic report:" THE ASSASSINATION" "All the Prisoners Found Guilty" "Payne, Harrold, Atzerodt and Mrs. Surratt to be Hanged To-Day" "
... See More
* Abraham Lincoln conspirators guilty
* Mary Surratt & others - death sentence
A significant issue on the assassination trial of Abraham Lincoln, as the first column has the historic report:" THE ASSASSINATION" "All the Prisoners Found Guilty" "Payne, Harrold, Atzerodt and Mrs. Surratt to be Hanged To-Day" "
Lincoln conspirator Samuel Mudd letter in 1869...
Item #669043
August 01, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 1, 1869
* Samuel Arnold letter to his mother
* Abraham Lincoln assassination conspirator
The top of page 11 has small headings: "The Wilkes Booth Conspiracy" "Letter from Arnold to His Mother" and is signed in type: Samuel B. Arnold. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, minor light foxing, nice condition.... See More
Lincoln's funeral procession in New York City...
Item #668799
April 26, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 26, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's funeral procession
* New York City - Black mourning borders
Nearly three-quarters of the first column on page one is taken up with related headlines, including: "OUR TRIBUTE" "Obsequies To Abraham Lincoln" "Scenes In City Hall" "The Procession" "One of the Most Imposing Displays the Wo... See More
Lincoln's remains in New York City...
Item #668798
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
Lincoln's funeral in Philadelphia and New York City...
Item #668797
April 24, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 24, 1865 All columns on all eight pages are black-bordered for the death of President Abraham Lincoln. Over half of the front page first column is taken up with heads including: "THE FUNERAL" "The Lying in State in Independence Hall, Philadelphia" "Scenes There Yesterday" "Immense Crowds of People Throughout the Day" "Severa... See More
Synagogues hold memorial services... Much on the assassination & funeral of Lincoln...
Item #668461
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
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 U-Kadisha Synagogu... See More
Full text of Lincoln's first inaugural address...
Item #668415
March 07, 1861
THE KANSAS STATE JOURNAL, Lawrence, March 7, 1861 The top of page 2 has a article headed: "The Inauguration" with reports on the festivities of Lincoln's first inaugural ceremonies. This is followed by: "...we give a carefully corrected copy of the Inaugural Address of Abraham Lincoln copied from the Leavenworth Times" and what follows, taking 2 1/2 columns, is the fu... See More
Lincoln initiates the building of a transcontinental railroad...
Item #668414
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 ftpg. 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 construction ... See More
Analyzing the Monitor... Lincoln fires McClellan...
Item #668403
March 20, 1862
THE KANSAS STATE JOURNAL, Lawrence, March 20, 1862 The ftpg. has a report on the: "Ericsson Battery" noting in part: "The iron-clad steamer Monitor went on another trial trip...to test her steering qualities...Her steering qualities are all that could be desired...The guns were fired to test...whether the concussion within the turret would not be so great as to injure seriousl... See More
Lincoln recinds Grant's controversial Jewish eviction order...
Item #668364
January 05, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 5, 1863
* Abraham Lincoln rescinds
* General Order No. 11 (1862)
* Expelling all Jews - Jewish
* Issued by Ulysses S. Grant
Certainly the most notable content is the rather inconspicuous item on page 5 wherein President Lincoln rescinded Grant's General Order 11 to expel all Jews from his military district of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi. This Grant... See More
1862 Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky...
Item #668234
January 22, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, January 22, 1862
* Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky
* General Felix Zollicoffer killed
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Page 5 has one column headings that include: "THE BATTLE OF SOMERSET" "Further Confirmation" "The Most Brilliant Victory Of the War" "Gen... See More
1862 Skirmish at Huntersville, West Virginia...
Item #668232
January 07, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, January 7, 1862
* Huntersville, West Virginia
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Page 5 has one column headings that include: "From Western Virginia" "A BATTLE AT HUNTERSVILLE" "Rout Of The Rebels" and more. (see)
Complete in eight pages. This issue is not fragil... See More
Battle of Fredericksburg about to start....
Item #668224
December 12, 1862
THE WORLD, New York City, December 12, 1862.
* Burnside captures major Virginia city
* Battle of Fredericksburg close
* General Burnside vs. Robert E. Lee
* Battle of Hartsville - Tennessee
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Army Of The Potomac" "... See More
1862 Battle of Middle Creek - Kentucky...
Item #668215
January 15, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, January 15, 1862
* Battle of Middle Creek - Kentucky
* General James A. Garfield victory
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Pages 4 & 5 have one column headings that include: "THE ROUT OF MARSHALL'S FORCES" "1,100 Union Men Whip 2,500 Rebels" and more. (see)
Compl... See More
1862 Romney Expedition... West Virginia...
Item #668214
January 24, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, January 24, 1862
* Romney Expedition
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Page 5 has one column headings that include: "ANOTHER VICTORY FOR THE UNION" "BATTLE NEAR ROMEY, VA." "2,000 Rebels Routed" and more.
Complete in eight pages. This issue is not fragile a... See More
Fugitive slaves... 1862 Savannah, Georgia martial law...
Item #668213
January 24, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, January 24, 1862
* Fugitive slaves
* Savannah, Georgia martial law
* New Bern, North Carolina
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE RETURN OF FUGITIVE SLAVES", "The President's Position on the Question", "FROM... See More
Lincoln accepts the Republican nomination for President... The slave ship Wildfire...
Item #668032
May 22, 1860
NEW-YORK HERALD, May 22, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln accepts presidential nomination
* Republican National Convention in Chicago
* Slaver ship "Wildfire" - slavery - slaves
Page 3 has a report with column heads: "Mr. Lincoln's Acceptance of the Republican Nomination For President" being a very historic item although inconspicuously reported, indicating ... See More
Early report on the death of John Wilkes Booth...
Item #668019
April 27, 1865
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, April 27, 1865
* Assassin John Wilkes Booth
* Found at Garrett's Farm & shot dead
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination
Page 2 has an early report on the death of John Wilkes Booth as most newspaper reported the event on the 28th.
A page 2 column is headed with: "IMPORTANT NEWS!" "The Assassin Booth and an Accomplice Driven From their... See More
One of the best Lincoln assassination issues...
Item #667788
April 22, 1865
WASHINGTON WEEKLY CHRONICLE, D.C., April 22, 1865 Truly a terrific issue, for being a weekly newspaper this was the first report of this event in this title, and better yet it is from the city where the assassination happened. A notable--and very uncommon--graphic on the front page is the black-bordered cameo print of Abraham Lincoln, with all columns on all 8 pages black-bordered ... See More
A theatrical review of John Wilkes Booth & his brothers...
Item #667317
November 29, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 29, 1864
* John Wilkes Booth theatrical review
* General William T. Sherman
* March to the sea
Although the front page and pages within contain various reports on the Civil War, perhaps the most intriguing item is a somewhat inconspicuous page 5 review of a theatrical performance at the Winter Garden theater.
A one night performance was set for November 25 to be... See More
John Wilkes Booth & his brothers... On stage together for the only time...
Item #667273
November 23, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 23, 1864
* John Wilkes Booth & his brothers: together for this one time
* Assassin of President Lincoln in advertisement
Although the front page, and pages within, contain various reports on the Civil War and other events across the country and the world, perhaps the most intriguing item in this newspaper is an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical ... See More
Lincoln's famous letter to Mrs. Bixby...
Item #667186
November 26, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 26, 1864
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Lydia Bixby letter - controversy ?
* 5 sons killed in Civil War
The top of page 4 has the most significant content with the famous letter from Abraham Lincoln to Lydia Bixby, who recently lost here 6th son in the Civil War (see). This is considered by many to be one of the finest works of writing by Lincoln, along with his G... See More
An Abraham Lincoln speech...
Charleston newspaper after Yankee occupation...
Item #667175
April 21, 1865
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, April 21, 1865
* Union - Yankee occupation
* Speech given by President Lincoln
An early issue of this newspaper under Yankee control, as Sherman occupied this significant Confederate city on February 18. This is "new series" volume 1, number 48.
The front page has: "Our Victories" "Important Speech of President Lincoln&quo... See More
Fine column headlines on Lincoln's funeral... Letter by John Wilkes Booth...
Item #666743
April 20, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 20, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination & funeral
* John Wilkes Booth letter re. plot
This is one of the more displayable issues on the funeral of Abraham Lincoln printed just 5 days after his death. Uncommonly large type used in the one column headlines which take two-thirds of the first column on the front page (see), beginning with: "THE RITES"... See More
Lincoln Proclamation calls for more troops...
Item #666352
February 06, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 6, 1864
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Proclamation for more troops
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
The front page has: "Proclamation by the President" for a draft of 500,000 men, signed in type: Abraham Lincoln. Als... See More
Terrific display issue on Lincoln's assassination...
Item #666285
April 16, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 16, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* John Wilkes Booth- Ford's Theatre
This date was a Sunday, and only rarely were Sunday newspapers bound into volumes held by libraries. As such, this date is arguably more scarce than the issue of April 15.
And when it comes to graphic appeal, I would suggest that this edition of the 16th surpasses that of the... See More
The trial of Lincoln's conspirators...
Item #666283
May 13, 1865
THE WORLD, New York May 13, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* Conspirators - assassins on trial
* Civil War closing events
he ftpg. has a nice stack of column heads on the conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln, with: "The Conspiracy" "Progress of the Secret Trials at Washington" "Reverdy Johnson Said to Have Agreed to Defend Mrs. Surratt" ... See More
It looks like Lincoln is the winner...
Item #666203
November 09, 1864
AMERICAN & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Baltimore, Nov. 9, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln's election win (2nd)
* Original Civil War reporting
The ftpg. has some reports on the election, headed: "The Election - A Great Union Triumph" which includes: "Our returns s we write are fragmentary & incomplete, but there is no doubt of the result...The stream of Union gains is unre... See More
Little girl admonishes Lincoln to let his whiskers grow...
Item #665987
February 18, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 18, 1861
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln
* Grace Bedell encourages him to grow a beard
Over half of page 5 is taken up with fine and detailed coverage of Lincoln's continued trip from his home in Illinois to Washington, D.C. The heads include: "THE PRESENT ELECT EN ROUTE" "Incidents and Casualties" 'Old be Kissed by a Pretty Girl&qu... See More
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