The Martyr President
Poem framed in mourning borders by Robert Newell, a popular humorist and political satirist. He boasted this poem was "written in a single evening."
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Robert H. Newell. "The Martyr President". Carleton, Publ.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/811
from May. 1, 1865
Poem framed in mourning borders by Robert Newell, a popular humorist and political satirist. He boasted this poem was "written in a single evening."
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Robert H. Newell
Carleton, Publ.
May 1, 1865
paper
7 1/2"h x 4 3/4"w
The Private and Public Life of Abraham Lincoln, by O. J. Victor
Cover of a reprint of a 1864 biography of Lincoln. Framed in mourning borders. After the death of Lincoln, publishers rushed to put out biographies of the dead President.
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Orville J. Victor. "The Private and Public Life of Abraham Lincoln, by O. J. Victor". Beadle and Company. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/809
from May. 1, 1865
Cover of a reprint of a 1864 biography of Lincoln. Framed in mourning borders. After the death of Lincoln, publishers rushed to put out biographies of the dead President.
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Orville J. Victor
Beadle and Company
May 1, 1865
paper
6 1/2"h x 4 1/8"w
The Execution
Cover of newspaper with illustration, caption reads: Execution of the Conspirators in Washington, D.C. - The Final Preparations- Appearance of the Criminals on the Scaffold - From a sketch by our special artist, D.B. Gulick.
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D.B. Gulick. "The Execution". Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/808
from Jul. 22, 1865
Cover of newspaper with illustration, caption reads: Execution of the Conspirators in Washington, D.C. - The Final Preparations- Appearance of the Criminals on the Scaffold - From a sketch by our special artist, D.B. Gulick.
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D.B. Gulick
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
July 22, 1865
paper
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 15, 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
paper
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 15, 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
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 15, 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
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 15, 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
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 15, 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
paper
Obsequies for President Lincoln
Page 3 of the Portland Daily Press of April 18, 1865. It describes the plans made by the city of Portland, Maine to mourn President Lincoln; A Proclamation by the Mayor; Resolution of the City Council; Miscellaneous Announcements.
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Portland Daily Press. "Obsequies for President Lincoln". Portland Daily Press. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/792
from Apr. 18, 1865
Page 3 of the Portland Daily Press of April 18, 1865. It describes the plans made by the city of Portland, Maine to mourn President Lincoln; A Proclamation by the Mayor; Resolution of the City Council; Miscellaneous Announcements.
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Portland Daily Press
Portland Daily Press
April 18, 1865
paper
Order of Services on the Occasion of the Funeral Solemnities Commemorative of Abraham Lincoln, Late President of the United States
Program of ceremonies organized by the City of Roxbury, Mass., at the Church of the First Religious Society, in honor of President Lincoln.
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City Council of Roxbury. "Order of Services on the Occasion of the Funeral Solemnities Commemorative of Abraham Lincoln, Late President of the United States". Prentiss & Deland. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/791
from Apr. 19, 1865
Program of ceremonies organized by the City of Roxbury, Mass., at the Church of the First Religious Society, in honor of President Lincoln.
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City Council of Roxbury
Prentiss & Deland
April 19, 1865
paper
8"h x 5"w