The Terrible Tragedy at Washington

Full Title

The Terrible Tragedy at Washington: Assassination of President Lincoln
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Cover of an early account of the assassination of President Lincoln. The quotation beneath Lincoln's portrait is: "But if this country cannot be saved without giving up that principle, I was about to say that I'd rather be assassinated upon this spot than to surrender it?" - Abraham Lincoln"
Source

Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections
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- assassination details
- assassination night
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Barclay and Co.. "The Terrible Tragedy at Washington: Assassination of President Lincoln". Barclay and Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed November 23, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/801

Document from May. 1, 1865

The Terrible Tragedy at Washington: Assassination of President Lincoln

Description

Cover of an early account of the assassination of President Lincoln. The quotation beneath Lincoln's portrait is: "But if this country cannot be saved without giving up that principle, I was about to say that I'd rather be assassinated upon this spot than to surrender it?" - Abraham Lincoln"
Source

Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections
Rights

This item may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast, or commercial use, with proper citation and attribution.
Creator

Barclay and Co.
Publisher

Barclay and Co.
Date

May 1, 1865
Material

paper