Veterans of the National Guard Circular

Full Title

Circular from Veterans of the National Guard (New York City)

Description

An April 29th, 1865 circular regarding the death of Abraham Lincoln by the National Guard. The National Guard pledges support to the Union and evokes the image of Abraham Lincoln as a martyr to human liberty who fought to uphold the government. Praises Andrew Johnson as the next Executive of State for his attributes of patriotism and loyalty to the Union.

Source

Ms 101035

Rights

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Tags

• honoring

• mourning

• untranscribed: printed

Cite this Item

Head quarters of the 7th Regiment Armory, National Guard (New York). "Circular from Veterans of the National Guard (New York City)". Francis & Loutrel (45 Mainden Lane, N.Y.). Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed November 21, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/867

Item Type

Document

Creator

Head quarters of the 7th Regiment Armory, National Guard (New York)

Publisher

Francis & Loutrel (45 Mainden Lane, N.Y.)

Date

April 29, 1865

Material

type on paper

Dimensions

27cm x 21cm

Region

Union states