Abraham Lincoln. An Horatian Ode
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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Richard Henry Stoddard. "Abraham Lincoln. An Horatian Ode". Bunce & Huntington. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/804
from May. 1, 1865
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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Richard Henry Stoddard
Bunce & Huntington
May 1, 1865
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9 1/4" h x 6" w
A Day of Mourning. The Nation Weeping for its Dead
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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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 Apr. 19, 1865
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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Josiah Gilbert Holland
Samuel Bowles & Co.: L.J. Powers
April 19, 1865
paper
9"h x 5 3/4"w
Sermon on the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
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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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. 14, 1865
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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Newman Hall
Bartlett and Halliday
May 14, 1865
paper
9 1/2h x 5 13/16"w
The Terrible Tragedy at Washington: Assassination of President Lincoln
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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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
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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Barclay and Co.
Barclay and Co.
May 1, 1865
paper
Lincoln's Funeral Car
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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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
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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anonymous
Barclay and Co.
May 1, 1865
paper
John Wilkes Booth Killing President Lincoln
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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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
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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anonymous
Barclay and Co.
May 1, 1865
paper
Miss Laura Keene; John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Lincoln
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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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
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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anonymous
Barclay and Co.
May 1, 1865
paper
Mrs. Lincoln
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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anonymous. "Mrs. Lincoln". Barclay and Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/797
from May. 1, 1865
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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anonymous
Barclay and Co.
May 1, 1865
paper
Booth Escaping
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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anonymous. "Booth Escaping". Barclay and Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/796
from May. 1, 1865
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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anonymous
Barclay and Co.
May 1, 1865
paper
President Johnson
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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Portland Daily Press. "President Johnson". Portland Daily Press. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/795
from Apr. 18, 1865
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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Portland Daily Press
Portland Daily Press
April 18, 1865
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