Print of Lincoln's inauguration... His oath of office...

Item # 700031

March 30, 1861

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 30, 1861 Near the back is a full page print of: "President Lincoln Delivering His Inaugural Address in Front of the Capitol at Washington" which shows a huge crowd. The following page has an article: "The Inauguration of President Lincoln" with various details of the event, including: "...No disturbance marred the august proceedings, and all went off harmoniously, and to the general satisfaction. The appearance of the President elect on the platform...was greeted with cheering by the many thousand citizens assembled...Everything being in readiness, Senator Baker came forward and said: '"Fellow citizens, I introduce to you Abraham Lincoln, the President elect of the United States of America.' Whereupon Mr. Lincoln arose...to read his inaugural address to the people...After the delivery of the Address Judge Taney stood up...he administered to Mr. Lincoln the oath of office as follows: 'I, Abraham Lincoln, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.' "
England had a vested interest in the war, supporting the Confederacy because of its great need for cotton.
Complete in 24 pages, very nice condition.