Document from May. 1, 1865

Abraham Lincoln Born, July 12 [sic]

  • Full Title

    Abraham Lincoln Born, July 12 [sic], 1809--Died, April 15, 1865

  • Description

    This broadside commemorates Abraham Lincoln and includes a quote from William Shakespeare. The broadside mistakenly states the month of Lincoln's birth as July (rather than February).

  • Source

    Bdses 1865, Massachusetts Historical Society

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    Use of this item for research, teaching, and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as: From the Collection of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast, or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please see this web page.

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    Unknown. "Abraham Lincoln Born, July 12 [sic], 1809--Died, April 15, 1865". [Boston, Mass.]: Sold, to dealers, by B. B. Russell & Col, 55 Cornhill; Loring, 319 Washington St.; B. J. Remich, 515 Washington St., [1865]. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed December 5, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/276