Lincoln is overwhelmed with "anxiety"...

Item # 700041

April 20, 1861

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 20, 1861 Page 3 has reports headed: "America" which includes: "President Lincoln is severely indisposed, owing to incessant labour and anxiety..." and other items relating to the imminent Civil War.
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.