from Apr. 24, 1865
Danson C. Tolman to sister
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Letter from Danson C. Tolman 8th Infantry to his sister April 24, 1865
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This is a letter from Danson C. Tolman (8th Infantry) of Watsonville, California to his sister, Miss Minott Johnan of West Camden, Maine, written on April 24, 1865. He wrote from San Francisco about mourning the death of the President, getting letters from home and his pay and bounty.
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Danson C. Tolman of Watsonville enlisted in Company 8, 8th Infantry, C.V. on November 17, 1865. He wrote from San Francisco on April 24, 1865 to his sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. Minott Johnan, West Camden, Maine.
Dear Brother & Sister:
I take a few moments to let you know that I am well and have not forgotten my friends at home. I hear [brother] John [also of Company A] is well. I leave here tomorrow noon [on the steamer Oregon] to join my company [at Cape Disappointment, W.T.] and when I get there, I will write again.
Everybody has been busy the past week mourning our great loss [The public funeral was Wednesday, April 19] & I don’t feel like writing yet. People here seem to think the war will be prolonged on the account of the death of the President, but do not know yet.
Lizzie did not answer our letters because I was coming home in a few days, and she waited for me to answer it. I wrote to Father a few days ago, and also I wrote soon after or enlistment, but I think the letters I sent then were lost in the indian troubles on the plains.
Our company is stationed at Cape Disappointment, W.T., which is at the mouth of the Columbia river on the north side.
If you have not got my letters I will again state that my company is A Co. 8th C.V. Inf. [Captain Clarence C. Smith], but letters sent to Watsonville will be forwarded by my wife.
In addition to the pay of the U.S., the State of California pays five dollars a month in gold coin to each soldier & a bounty in gold coin of $160 to three years men, So you see, soldiering is good business here where there is no war.
Give my love to all, your affectionate Br[other],
D.C. TOLMAN
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Private collection
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Danson C. Tolman. "Letter from Danson C. Tolman 8th Infantry to his sister April 24, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/514
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Danson C. Tolman
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April 24, 1865
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from Apr. 24, 1865
Letter from Danson C. Tolman 8th Infantry to his sister April 24, 1865
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This is a letter from Danson C. Tolman (8th Infantry) of Watsonville, California to his sister, Miss Minott Johnan of West Camden, Maine, written on April 24, 1865. He wrote from San Francisco about mourning the death of the President, getting letters from home and his pay and bounty.
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Private collection
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Danson C. Tolman
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April 24, 1865
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Paper
from Apr. 30, 1865
President Lincoln's assassination
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La Sociedad: Periódico Político y Literario
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Reprint of dispatches printed in Boletin telegráfico, published in New York, the morning of April 15, 1865. First dispatch (12:30am): President Lincoln was shot while attending a theater performance. President mortally wounded. Second dispatch: repeats news about the president and adds that Secretary Seward was also "assassinated." Third dispatch (3:30am): describes the events at Ford’s theater, Mr. Lincoln and his wife went to see "Our American Cousin." Originally General Grant was also supposed to attend but had left that afternoon to go to New Jersey. Fourth dispatch: confusion, rumors about Secretary Seward’s assassination. Description of the incident at the Seward household. An assailant went to the house of Mr. Seward under the pretense that he had been sent by Dr. Verdi, Mr. Seward’s doctor, with a prescription. He attacked Mr. Seward and other people present. Mr. Seward’s wounds not considered life-threatening. The assailant was able to get away. Metropolitan police conducting a manhunt of both assailants; the police obtained some clues about the identity of the president’s attacker. Vice President Johnson's house in the capital is guarded by a troop.
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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 226
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This item may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with the proper citation and attribution. Citation: Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th-century (microfilm set). LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.
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La Sociedad. "La Sociedad: Periódico Político y Literario". México : Imprenta de J.M. Andrade y F. Escalante. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/513
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La Sociedad
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México : Imprenta de J.M. Andrade y F. Escalante
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Date
April 30, 1865
from Apr. 30, 1865
La Sociedad: Periódico Político y Literario
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Description
Reprint of dispatches printed in Boletin telegráfico, published in New York, the morning of April 15, 1865. First dispatch (12:30am): President Lincoln was shot while attending a theater performance. President mortally wounded. Second dispatch: repeats news about the president and adds that Secretary Seward was also "assassinated." Third dispatch (3:30am): describes the events at Ford’s theater, Mr. Lincoln and his wife went to see "Our American Cousin." Originally General Grant was also supposed to attend but had left that afternoon to go to New Jersey. Fourth dispatch: confusion, rumors about Secretary Seward’s assassination. Description of the incident at the Seward household. An assailant went to the house of Mr. Seward under the pretense that he had been sent by Dr. Verdi, Mr. Seward’s doctor, with a prescription. He attacked Mr. Seward and other people present. Mr. Seward’s wounds not considered life-threatening. The assailant was able to get away. Metropolitan police conducting a manhunt of both assailants; the police obtained some clues about the identity of the president’s attacker. Vice President Johnson's house in the capital is guarded by a troop.
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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 226
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This item may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with the proper citation and attribution. Citation: Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th-century (microfilm set). LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.
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La Sociedad
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México : Imprenta de J.M. Andrade y F. Escalante
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Date
April 30, 1865
from May. 1, 1865
"Assassination of President Lincoln and Secretary Seward"
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El Pájaro Verde
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Newspaper article with details about the assassination of President Lincoln. Wires from Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War to Major General Dix informing him about the assassination of President Lincoln and injuries suffered by Mr. Seward, his son Frederick Seward and a house servant. News printed in the Diario de la Marina: description of the incident at Mr. Seward’s house (the attack and type of injuries suffered). J. Wilkes Booth is identified as President Lincoln’s killer. Description of the shock felt throughout; customs and businesses closed (banks, stores, and warehouses) in a sign of mourning. It also mentions that gold speculators suspended their operations as a sign of "modesty" (mourning).
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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 182
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El Pájaro Verde. "El Pájaro Verde". México : Imp. de M. Villanueva. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/511
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El Pájaro Verde
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México : Imp. de M. Villanueva
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Date
May 1, 1865
from May. 1, 1865
El Pájaro Verde
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Description
Newspaper article with details about the assassination of President Lincoln. Wires from Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War to Major General Dix informing him about the assassination of President Lincoln and injuries suffered by Mr. Seward, his son Frederick Seward and a house servant. News printed in the Diario de la Marina: description of the incident at Mr. Seward’s house (the attack and type of injuries suffered). J. Wilkes Booth is identified as President Lincoln’s killer. Description of the shock felt throughout; customs and businesses closed (banks, stores, and warehouses) in a sign of mourning. It also mentions that gold speculators suspended their operations as a sign of "modesty" (mourning).
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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 182
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El Pájaro Verde
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Publisher
México : Imp. de M. Villanueva
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Date
May 1, 1865
from Apr. 29, 1865
President Lincoln assassinated
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El Pájaro Verde
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Newspaper article about news received from a wire that President Lincoln died. Mr. Seward and Frederick Seward are also listed as dead. Also mentions that Mr. Lincoln’s killer, the actor Wilkes Booth, has been captured.
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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 182
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El Pájaro Verde. "El Pájaro Verde". México : Imp. de M. Villanueva. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/510
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Creator
El Pájaro Verde
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Publisher
México : Imp. de M. Villanueva
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Date
April 29, 1865
from Apr. 29, 1865
El Pájaro Verde
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Description
Newspaper article about news received from a wire that President Lincoln died. Mr. Seward and Frederick Seward are also listed as dead. Also mentions that Mr. Lincoln’s killer, the actor Wilkes Booth, has been captured.
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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 182
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This item may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with the proper citation and attribution. Citation: Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th-century (microfilm set). LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.
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El Pájaro Verde
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Publisher
México : Imp. de M. Villanueva
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Date
April 29, 1865
from Apr. 30, 1865
Mr. Lincoln assassinated
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L'Estafette: Journal Français
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Description
Newspaper article includes wire messages with details about the President’s assassination and a public notice from Marcus Otterbourg, U.S. Consul, asking American citizens residing in Mexico City to meet at the U.S. Consulate office on April 30, 1865 to decide on an appropriate action.
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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 279
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L'Estafette. "L'Estafette: Journal Français". México : Ch. de Barrès et J.E. Caire. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/509
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L'Estafette
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Publisher
México : Ch. de Barrès et J.E. Caire
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Date
April 30, 1865
from Apr. 30, 1865
L'Estafette: Journal Français
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Description
Newspaper article includes wire messages with details about the President’s assassination and a public notice from Marcus Otterbourg, U.S. Consul, asking American citizens residing in Mexico City to meet at the U.S. Consulate office on April 30, 1865 to decide on an appropriate action.
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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 279
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This item may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with the proper citation and attribution. Citation: Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th-century (microfilm set). LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.
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L'Estafette
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Publisher
México : Ch. de Barrès et J.E. Caire
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Date
April 30, 1865
from Apr. 29, 1865
News of President Lincoln’s death reaches Mexico
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L'Estafette: Journal Français
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Description
Newspaper article speculates about the effect of the president’s assassination on American policy and business concerns and questions who committed the crime and why.
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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 279
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This item may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with the proper citation and attribution. Citation: Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th-century (microfilm set). LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.
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L'Estafette. "L'Estafette: Journal Français". México : Ch. de Barrès et J.E. Caire. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/508
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Creator
L'Estafette
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Publisher
México : Ch. de Barrès et J.E. Caire
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Date
April 29, 1865
from Apr. 29, 1865
L'Estafette: Journal Français
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Description
Newspaper article speculates about the effect of the president’s assassination on American policy and business concerns and questions who committed the crime and why.
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Source
Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 279
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This item may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with the proper citation and attribution. Citation: Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th-century (microfilm set). LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.
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L'Estafette
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México : Ch. de Barrès et J.E. Caire
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Date
April 29, 1865
from Apr. 28, 1865
President Lincoln assassinated
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L'Estafette: Journal Français
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Description
News arrived through a telegram that President Lincoln was murdered, it also mistakenly mentions that his son, and Mr. Seward, Secretary of State, were murdered. Another wire confirms the assassination of Mr. Lincoln and mistakenly also the death of his son and his Prime Minister.
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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 279
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This item may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with the proper citation and attribution. Citation: Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th-century (microfilm set). LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.
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L'Estafette. "L'Estafette: Journal Français". México : Ch. de Barrès et J.E. Caire. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/507
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Creator
L'Estafette
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Publisher
México : Ch. de Barrès et J.E. Caire
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Date
April 28, 1865
from Apr. 28, 1865
L'Estafette: Journal Français
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Description
News arrived through a telegram that President Lincoln was murdered, it also mistakenly mentions that his son, and Mr. Seward, Secretary of State, were murdered. Another wire confirms the assassination of Mr. Lincoln and mistakenly also the death of his son and his Prime Minister.
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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 279
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This item may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with the proper citation and attribution. Citation: Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th-century (microfilm set). LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.
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Creator
L'Estafette
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Publisher
México : Ch. de Barrès et J.E. Caire
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Date
April 28, 1865
from Apr. 30, 1865
"Assassination of Mr. Lincoln"
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L'Ere Nouvelle: Journal des idees et des interets Franco-Mexicains
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Description
Newspaper article provides the "official details" published in New York regarding the assassination of President Lincoln.
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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 77
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L'Ere Nouvelle. "L'Ere Nouvelle: Journal des idees et des interets Franco-Mexicains". México : E. Masseras. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/506
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L'Ere Nouvelle
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Publisher
México : E. Masseras
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Date
April 30, 1865
from Apr. 30, 1865
L'Ere Nouvelle: Journal des idees et des interets Franco-Mexicains
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Description
Newspaper article provides the "official details" published in New York regarding the assassination of President Lincoln.
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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 77
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This item may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with the proper citation and attribution. Citation: Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th-century (microfilm set). LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.
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L'Ere Nouvelle
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Publisher
México : E. Masseras
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Date
April 30, 1865
from Apr. 29, 1865
"The death of Mr. Lincoln"
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Full Title
L'Ere Nouvelle: Journal des idees et des interets Franco-Mexicains
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Description
Newspaper article describes the shock people felt upon learning President Lincoln was assassinated and uncertainty about the future of the U.S.
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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 77
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This item may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with the proper citation and attribution. Citation: Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th-century (microfilm set). LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.
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L'Ere Nouvelle. "L'Ere Nouvelle: Journal des idees et des interets Franco-Mexicains". México : E. Masseras. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/505
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L'Ere Nouvelle
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Publisher
México : E. Masseras
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Date
April 29, 1865
from Apr. 29, 1865
L'Ere Nouvelle: Journal des idees et des interets Franco-Mexicains
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Description
Newspaper article describes the shock people felt upon learning President Lincoln was assassinated and uncertainty about the future of the U.S.
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Source
Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 77
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This item may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with the proper citation and attribution. Citation: Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th-century (microfilm set). LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.
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Creator
L'Ere Nouvelle
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Publisher
México : E. Masseras
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Date
April 29, 1865
from Apr. 28, 1865
"Assassination of President Lincoln"
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Full Title
L'Ere Nouvelle: Journal des idees et des interets Franco-Mexicains
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Description
Arrival of English steamer brings news that President Lincoln was assassinated.
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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 77
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This item may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with the proper citation and attribution. Citation: Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th-century (microfilm set). LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.
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L'Ere Nouvelle . "L'Ere Nouvelle: Journal des idees et des interets Franco-Mexicains". México : E. Masseras. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/504
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Creator
L'Ere Nouvelle
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Publisher
México : E. Masseras
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Date
April 28, 1865
from Apr. 28, 1865
L'Ere Nouvelle: Journal des idees et des interets Franco-Mexicains
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Description
Arrival of English steamer brings news that President Lincoln was assassinated.
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Source
Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 77
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This item may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with the proper citation and attribution. Citation: Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th-century (microfilm set). LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.
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Creator
L'Ere Nouvelle
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Publisher
México : E. Masseras
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Date
April 28, 1865