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Our Flag is Half Mast High!

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This document is the cover of sheet music published in San Francisco in memory of Abraham Lincoln after his assassination.

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In Memory of
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
ASSASSINATED APRIL 14, 1865

OUR FLAG IS IS HALF-MAST
HIGH!

Song and Chorus ----Words and Music by
H.W. LUTHER

SAN FRANCISCO:
M.GRAY, 613 CLAY STREET




[Transcription by: Dr. Susan Corbesero, Ellis School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]

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Private collection

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Henry W. Luther. "Our Flag is Half Mast High!". Mathias Gray. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/487

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Henry W. Luther

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Mathias Gray

Date

May 30, 1865

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paper

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Poem in memory of Abraham Lincoln

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This is an article appearing in the Contra Costa Gazette on May 19, 1866. The article describes the Green Valley School Festival and Picnic. At the picnic a poem about the death of Abraham Lincoln was read by student Frank Smith.

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The Museum of the San Ramon Valley

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Frank Smith. "Poem in memory of Abraham Lincoln". Contra Costa Gazette. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/486

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Frank Smith

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Contra Costa Gazette

Date

May 7, 1866

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newspaper

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La Cuchara: Papelito Alegre, Entrometido, Zumbón, Impolítico y de Costumbres

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Confirms rumor that President Lincoln was assassinated.

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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 71

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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 Cuchara. "La Cuchara: Papelito Alegre, Entrometido, Zumbón, Impolítico y de Costumbres". México : Luis Gonzaga Iza. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/485

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La Cuchara

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México : Luis Gonzaga Iza

Date

April 30, 1865

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Letter from Blas Bruznal to Mexican diplomat Matias Romero

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Bruznal plans to meet with Seward and President Johnson. Speculation as to whether President Johnson understands the global importance of his office.

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Matias Romero: An Inventory of Microfilm of His Papers at the Benson Latin American Collection.

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Bruznal, Blas.. "Letter from Blas Bruznal to Mexican diplomat Matias Romero". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/484

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Bruznal, Blas.

Date

May 8, 1865

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Letter to Mexican diplomat Matias Romero from Felipe Berriozábal

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Reflection on the impact of the assassination, hopes that President Johnson will handle "the matter of Mexico" with less reticence than his predecessor.

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Matias Romero: An Inventory of Microfilm of His Papers at the Benson Latin American Collection

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Berriozábal, Felipe.. "Letter to Mexican diplomat Matias Romero from Felipe Berriozábal". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/483

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Berriozábal, Felipe.

Date

April 19, 1865

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Letter to Mexican diplomat Matias Romero from Blas Bruznal

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Bruznal expresses sympathy upon hearing of the assassination of President Lincoln.

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Matias Romero: An Inventory of Microfilm of His Papers at the Benson Latin American Collection

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Bruznal, Blas.. "Letter to Mexican diplomat Matias Romero from Blas Bruznal". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/482

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Bruznal, Blas.

Date

April 17, 1865

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Reprint of Letter by J. Wilkes Booth

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A verbatim copy of a letter written by John Wilkes Booth provided by the Hon. Wm. Milward, United States Marshall of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The letter was handed over by the brother of Mr. Booth. The letter was reprinted in the Texas State Gazette on May 10, 1865.

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Austin History Center, Texas State Gazette Microfilm

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J. Wilkes Booth. "Reprint of Letter by J. Wilkes Booth". Texas State Gazette. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/481

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J. Wilkes Booth

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Texas State Gazette

Date

May 10, 1865

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Newspaper Article - Secretary Seward and Abraham Lincoln

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A short report in the Texas State Gazette about the possible murderers of Mr. Seward and his sons. There is also a brief mention about the autopsy and funeral of Mr. Lincoln, as well as a speech Lincoln gave just days before his assassination.

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Washington, April 15-No confirmation of the report that the murderers have been caught. The National Intelligencer Ext a says, that from the evidence obtained it is highly probably that the man who stabbed Mr. Seward and his sons, is John Suratt, of Prince George county, Maryland.

The Governor of New York revoked his proclamation appointing a day of thanksgiving.

At Cincinnati the indignation against the secessionists is very great. Junius Brutus Booth, announced to appear Pike’s Opera House, this night, (the 15th) it is understood was compelled to leave the city.

The autopsy of the body of Lincoln was made by Surgeon General Barnes and Dr. Stone, assisted by other leading surgeons. The coffin was made of maghogany covered with black cloth, and lined with satin. The body was embalmed, and several locks of the President’s hair clipped for the use of his family. A sliver plate on the lid of the coffin, immediately over the breast, contained the following inscription:

"Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States. Born July 12 1809; died April 15 1865."

Lincoln is said to have made a liberal conservative speech but a few days before his death. The Cairo Daily Democrat of 16th, an opponent of Lincoln, says that this speech would have met the views of the Southern people as it had the Northern conservatives. The intention was to offer such liberal terms to the South that the people could honorably accept. The Democrat deplores the sad event which has postponed the era of good feeling. Stanton, also, it seems, made a very narrow escape.

From the subjoined correspondence, it will be seen that Mobile has been evacuated and occupied by the enemy:

Mayor’s office, city of Mobile, April 12- Gentlemen; I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication, at the hands of Lt. Col. R. G. Laughlin, of the staff of Maj. General Granger, commanding the 13th Army Corps, and Lt. commanding, S. R. Franklin U.S. Navy, staff of Admiral Thatcher, demanding the immediate and unconditional surrender of this city.

The city has been evacuated by the military authorities and its municipal authority is now under my control. Your demand has been granted and I trust, gentlemen, for the sake of humanity all the safeguards which you can throw around them will be secured to them.

Very respectfully, your obedient serv’t,

(Signed,) R. H. SLOUGH

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Austin History Center, Texas State Gazette microfilm

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R.H. Slough. "Newspaper Article - Secretary Seward and Abraham Lincoln". Texas State Gazette. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/480

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R.H. Slough

Publisher

Texas State Gazette

Date

May 3, 1865

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The Inauguration of President Johnson

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Newspaper article about the inauguration of President Johnson following the death of President Lincoln.

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On the morning of the 15th, Stanton made known to Andrew Johnson that the death of the President devolved the duties of the Presidential office upon him; that it was necessary that he should be inaugurated as soon as possible, and wished to know the time and place for taking the oath of office. Johnson designated his private rooms at the Kirkwood House that day at eleven o'clock, A.M. At the appointed hour, Chief Justice Chase accompanied by the Heads of Departments and other distinguished dignitaries repaired to the designated rooms and administered the required oath of office.

After the oath was administered Johnson said, the duties of the office are mine, I will perform them, the consequences are with God; gentleman I will lean upon you. I feel that I shall need your support, I am deeply impressed with the solemnity of the duties of the office I am assuming. Stanton reports April 15th, 3 P.M., that the new President met the heads of Departments that day in council, provided for the funeral of the late President, appointed Wm. Hunter Secretary of State, to act until the recovery of Mr. Seward. The new President announced his wish to retain the present heads of departments. All business at the several departments closed for the day, Seward's condition unchanged, said by Stanton to be doing well on the 15th; no improvement in the condition of Fred Seward. Murderers no apprehended.

A dispatch from New York, of the 15th, says Mr. Caussell, Messenger of the State Department, who was in attendance upon Mr. Seward, is dead. Secretary Seward is in precarious condition. Fred Seward is [illegible], and will probably die. His brother's wounds are light. The Governor's throat would have been cut, but he rolled out of bed.

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Austin History Center, Texas State Gazette microfilm

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Texas State Gazette. "The Inauguration of President Johnson". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/479

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Texas State Gazette

Date

May 3, 1865

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An account of the assassination of Mr. Lincoln

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A short account of the assassination of President Lincoln. Details are given as to the sequence of events and the actions of the shooter, who is named as J.W. Booth.

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We obtain from Quartermaster Meig the following account of the assassination of Mr. Lincoln. About half past ten o'clock a man dressed in a dark suit entered the private box in which Lincoln and his party consisting of Mrs. Lincoln, Miss Harris, daughter of Senator Harris and Captain Rathbone of Albany were seated. Immediately upon opening the door he advanced towards Mr. Lincoln with a six barrel revolver in his right hand and a bowie knife in his left. The President who was intent upon the play did not notice his interruption, and the gentleman who was seated beside him rose to inquire the reason of his entry. Before he had time to ask the assassin what he wanted, he fired on charge from his revolver, which took effect in the back of the President's head. The ball passed through and came out at the right temple. Capt. Rathbone, who was in the box with Mr. Lincoln attempted to arrest the murderer and on doing so received a shot in his arm. The assassin then leapt from the box on the stage. Before he disappeared behind the curtain, he turned and with a [illegible] flourish and tone waved his knife and shouted [si semper tyrannia]. So sudden was the affair that for some moments after its occurring the audience supposed that it was part of the play, and were only [illegible] by the manager announcing rom the stage that the President of the U.S. had been shot. The shock fell upon the audience like a thunderbolt, and loud cries were made to kill or capture the assassin, the murderous [illegible] of the slave power escaped easily and rapidly from the theatre and mounted a horse and rode off. The mass of evidence tonight is that J.W. Booth committed the crime, whoever it is there are reasons for thinking that same bold and bloody hand, attempted the life of Mr. Seward.

War Department

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Austin History Center, Texas State Gazette microfilm

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War Department. "An account of the assassination of Mr. Lincoln". Texas State Gazette. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 4, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/478

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War Department

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Texas State Gazette

Date

April 26, 1865