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Memorial postcard

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Embossed, perforated memorial postcard designed by Mansell and published by Thitchener & Glastaeter of New York.

Transcription

IN MEMORY OF

ABRAHAM LINCOLN,

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Born February 12th, 1809.

Died April 15th, 1865.

"WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE, WITH CHARITY FOR ALL"

Second Inaugural Message.

REQUIESCAT IN PACE !

Source

Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University (80.1705)

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Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as defined here. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN.

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Mansell. "Memorial postcard". Thitchener & Glastaeter. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/784

Creator

Mansell

Publisher

Thitchener & Glastaeter

Date

1865

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Lincoln Funeral Car on the Old Tracks of the Illinois Central R.R.

Description

Photo postcard of three uniformed guards before Lincoln's Funeral Car. The caption indicates the car is on the Old Tracks of the Illinois Central railroad by Lake Michigan, Chicago, 1865.

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Lincoln Funeral Car on the Old Tracks of the Illinois Central R.R. / by Lake Michigan. Chicago. 1865

Source

Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University (80.1710)

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Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as defined here. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN.

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unknown. "Lincoln Funeral Car on the Old Tracks of the Illinois Central R.R.". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/783

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unknown

Date

c. 1865

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The Martyr of Liberty

Description

Illustration of Lincoln's assassination in the box at Ford's Theatre. The caption below the title is a quotation from Shakespeare's Macbeth.

Transcription

The Martyr of Liberty / "Hath borne his faculties so meek; has been / So clear in his great office; that his virtues / Shall plead, trumpet-tongued, against / The deep damnation of his taking off."

Source

Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University (80.0606)

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unknown. "The Martyr of Liberty". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/782

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unknown

Date

1865

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The Body of the Martyr President, Abraham Lincoln

Description

Illustration of the body of Abraham Lincoln lying in state, with people in line to view the body and on-lookers peering in from an adjacent room

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Entered according to Act of Congress AD 1865 by Currier & Ives, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States to the Southern District of NY. / The Body of the Martyr President, Abraham Lincoln / Lying in state at the City Hall, N.Y. April 24th & 25th 1865 / Published by Currier & Ives, 152 Nassau St. NY

Source

Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University (80.0639_1)

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Currier & Ives. "The Body of the Martyr President, Abraham Lincoln". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/781

Creator

Currier & Ives

Date

1865

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A Hymn on the Death of President Lincoln

Description

A Hymn on the Death of President Lincoln by James Nicholson. Above the text of the hymn, a caption indicates the hymn was "Sung at Wharton St. M.E. Church, April 16, 1865."

Source

Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University (80.1719)

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James Nicholson. "A Hymn on the Death of President Lincoln". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/780

Creator

James Nicholson

Date

April 16, 1865

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A Nation's Loss mourning ribbon

Description

A cream-colored silk ribbon with a black border and an image of Lincoln. The words "A Nation's Loss" appear over the image, with the text "Died April 15, 1865" below the image.

Source

Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University (80.7200)

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unknown. "A Nation's Loss mourning ribbon". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/778

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unknown

Date

1865

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Special Orders No. 197

Description

Handwritten military orders stating that Captain Harris Parr, Military Storekeeper of the Albany (NY) Arsenal will fire military salutes in honor of President Lincoln on April 19, 1865.

Transcription

General Head Quarters, State of New York

Adjutant General’s Office

Albany April 18th, 1865



Special Orders

No. 197



Captain Harris Parr Military Storekeeper Albany Arsenal will at Sunrise tomorrow (April 19th) fire a salute of thirteen guns and at noon Twenty one minute guns out of respect to the memory and during the funeral services of the late lamented President of the United States.



By order of the Commander in Chief

(Signed) B.C. Gilbert
A.A.A. General

Source

Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University (80.2173)

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B.C. Gilbert. "Special Orders No. 197". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/776

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B.C. Gilbert

Date

April 18, 1865

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Special Orders No. 203

Description

Handwritten special order accepting offer of the "Albany Burgesses Corps" to take part in Lincoln's funeral ceremony, and orders the commanding officer to report to Brig. Gen. John Rathbone. Signed, William Irvine, Adjutant General.

Transcription

General Head Quarters, State of New York

Adjutant General’s Office

Albany April 22nd, 1865



Special Orders

No. 203



The “Albany Burgesses Corps” having offered to take part in the funeral obsequies of the late President of the United States, its services are hereby accepted and the Commanding Officer will immediately report for instruction to Brig. Gen’l Jno. F. Rathbone commanding 9th Brigade National Guard of the State of New York.



By order of the Commander-in-Chief

(Signed) Wm. Irvine

Adjutant General

Source

Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University (80.2334b)

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William Irvine. "Special Orders No. 203". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/775

Creator

William Irvine

Date

April 22, 1865

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Special Orders No. 204 1/2

Description

Handwritten Special Orders that Captain Harris Parr, Military Storekeeper of the Albany Arsenal will will fire salutes the following day in honor of Lincoln's remains. Signed, William Irvine, Adjutant General.

Transcription

General Head Quarters, State of New York

Adjutant General’s Office

Albany April 25th, 18__



Special Orders

No. 204 1/2



Captain Harris Parr, Military Storekeeper Albany Arsenal will on tomorrow April 26th fire at Sunrise a National Salute of Thirty-Six (36) guns; minute guns during the procession and a National Salute of Thirty-Six (36) guns at Sunset, in honor of the remains of the late President of the United States.



By order of the Commander-in-Chief,

(Signed) Wm. Irvine

Adjutant General

Source

Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University (80.2334c)

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William Irvine. "Special Orders No. 204 1/2". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/774

Creator

William Irvine

Date

April 25, 18[65]

Full Title

Special Orders No. 198

Description

Handwritten Orders, 2 pp. (1 folio pc.) Brig. General John F. Rathbone of the 9th Brigade, 3rd Division of the National Guard, State of New York detail two companies to escort and guard President Lincoln's remains on their arrival in Albany, that the entire brigade will escort the remains on their departure, and that one company will escort the remains to Buffalo. Signed, William Irvine, Adjutant General.

Transcription

General Head Quarters, State of New York

Adjutant General’s Office

Albany April 19th, 1865



Special Orders

No. 198



It having been announced that the remains of our deceased President will arrive at Albany at 11 o’clock P.M. on the 25th [inst] to remain eighteen hours on their way to Springfield Illinois:



Therefore out of respect to the remains and the memory of the lamented dead



Ordered: That Brig. Gen’l John F. Rathbone, Commanding 9th Brigade 3rd Division National Guard of the State of New York cause to be detailed from his Brigade two companies to act as Military Escort on the arrival of and as a guard for the remains while here.



On the day following the arrival the said Brigade will turn out and escort the remains to the point of Rail Road departure.



One Company of the escort will accompany the remains to Buffalo.



By order of the Commander in Chief



(Signed) Wm. Irvine

Adjutant General

Source

Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University (80.2334a)

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William Irvine. "Special Orders No. 198". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/773

Creator

William Irvine

Date

April 19, 1865