from May. 1, 1865

Abraham Lincoln. An Horatian Ode

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    Abraham Lincoln. An Horatian Ode

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    Poem written by Richard Stoddard, a literary critic and poet, on the assassination of Lincoln. It includes a soliloquy from Macbeth.

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    Richard Henry Stoddard. "Abraham Lincoln. An Horatian Ode". Bunce & Huntington. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/804

from Apr. 19, 1865

A Day of Mourning

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    A Day of Mourning. The Nation Weeping for its Dead

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    Reprint of the Springfield Republican report on several memorial events held at Springfield, Massachusetts. Contents: National mourning -- Proclamation -- President Lincoln's funeral day in Springfield -- Mayor's address -- Dr. Holland's Eulogy.

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    Josiah Gilbert Holland. "A Day of Mourning. The Nation Weeping for its Dead". Samuel Bowles & Co.: L.J. Powers. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/803

from May. 14, 1865

Sermon on the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

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    Sermon on the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

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    Sermon delivered by the pastor of the celebrated Surrey Chapel in London, a passionate opponent of slavery and supporter of Lincoln.

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    Newman Hall. "Sermon on the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln". Bartlett and Halliday. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/802

from May. 1, 1865

The Terrible Tragedy at Washington

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    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"

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    Barclay and Co.. "The Terrible Tragedy at Washington: Assassination of President Lincoln". Barclay and Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/801

from May. 1, 1865

Lincoln's Funeral Car

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    Lincoln's Funeral Car

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    Hearse carrying Lincoln's body. Illustration from an early account of Lincoln's death and funeral, "The Terrible Tragedy at Washington: Assassination of President Lincoln."

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    anonymous. "Lincoln's Funeral Car". Barclay and Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/800

from May. 1, 1865

Booth Killing Lincoln

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    John Wilkes Booth Killing President Lincoln

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    Assassination of President Lincoln in his private box at Ford's Theater, Washington, April 14, 1865. The named characters are: Booth, Mr. Lincoln, Mrs. Lincoln, Miss Harris and Major Rathbun. Illustration from an early account of Lincoln's death, "The Terrible Tragedy at Washington: Assassination of President Lincoln."

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    anonymous. "John Wilkes Booth Killing President Lincoln". Barclay and Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/799

from May. 1, 1865

Miss Laura Keene

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    Miss Laura Keene; John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Lincoln

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    Portrait of Miss Laura Keene; portrait of John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Lincoln. Illustration from an early account of Lincoln's death, "The Terrible Tragedy at Washington: Assassination of President Lincoln."

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    anonymous. "Miss Laura Keene; John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Lincoln". Barclay and Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/798

from May. 1, 1865

Mrs. Lincoln

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    Mrs. Lincoln

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    Portrait of Mrs. Lincoln. Illustration from an early account of Lincoln's death, "The Terrible Tragedy at Washington: Assassination of President Lincoln."

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    anonymous. "Mrs. Lincoln". Barclay and Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/797

from May. 1, 1865

Booth Escaping

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    Booth Escaping

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    Escape of John Wilkes Booth after the assassination. Illustration from an early account of Lincoln's death, "The Terrible Tragedy at Washington: Assassination of President Lincoln."

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    anonymous. "Booth Escaping". Barclay and Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/796

from Apr. 18, 1865

President Johnson

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    President Johnson

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    Page 2 of the Portland Daily Press of April 18, 1865. It includes a portrait of the new president, Andrew Johnson. Other articles: Booth the Murderer of the President; Report of Sabbath Services Continued.

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    Portland Daily Press. "President Johnson". Portland Daily Press. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/795

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