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Abraham Lincoln is formally elected... Fort Moultrie in Charleston...
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 Washington. At every town on his route he was received with the most enthusiastic demonstrations..." with more.
Inside has a report headed: "Fort Moultrie" which includes a nearly half page print: "Fort Moultrie, in Charleston Harbour, South Carolina: The Secession Flag Flying".
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.
Category: Yankee
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