from Apr. 15, 1865
"Death of the president"
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"Death of the president"
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Article in the Second Edition of the Daily Morning Chronicle announcing the death of President Abraham Lincoln and commenting on the intensity of the nation's mourning.
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS DEAD!
If tears had audible language, a shriek would go up from these States which would startle the world from its propriety.
Strong men use the impressive language of women - TEARS. Women bow their heads in the dust. Children sleep troubledly.
Words are at this time weak and vain. Let us all, with heart and voice, say that
"This grave shall have a LIVING MONUMENT!" -
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Daily Morning Chronicle. ""Death of the president"". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/499
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Daily Morning Chronicle
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April 15, 1865
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from Apr. 15, 1865
"Death of the president"
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Article in the Second Edition of the Daily Morning Chronicle announcing the death of President Abraham Lincoln and commenting on the intensity of the nation's mourning.
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Washingtoniana Microfilm Collection
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Daily Morning Chronicle
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April 15, 1865
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from Apr. 15, 1865
Removal of the President's Body
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"Removal of the body of the President to the executive mansion"
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Article describing the procession accompanying President Abraham Lincoln's body from the Peterson house to the White House. The article describes the procession as escorted by Union Light Guard calvary and military officers, as well as a large crowd, which descended on the Peterson house once the President's body was removed.
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Removal of the body of the president to the executive mansion.
Shortly after nine o'clock this morning the remains were placed in a temporary coffin, under the direction of Mr. Frank Sands, and removed to the Whtie House, six young men of the Quartermaster's Department carrying the body the house.
An escort of cavalry, (Union Light Guard,) under the command of Lieut. Jamison, accompanied the remains, which were followed by General Augur, commanding the Department of Washington; General Rucker, Depot Quartermaster; Colonel Pelouze, of the War Department; Captain Finley Anderson, A. A. G.; Hancock's corps; Captain D. G. Thomas, Clothing Depot; Captain J. H. Crowell, and Captain C. Baker.
The solemn procession moved slowly up Tenth street to G, and thence to the White House, the large crowd present along the route standing uncovered. Immediately on the guard being removed, a rush was made towards the house occupied during the night by the President, remaining about the entrance for some time. -
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Daily Constitutional Union. ""Removal of the body of the President to the executive mansion"". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/498
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Daily Constitutional Union
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April 15, 1865
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from Apr. 15, 1865
"Removal of the body of the President to the executive mansion"
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Article describing the procession accompanying President Abraham Lincoln's body from the Peterson house to the White House. The article describes the procession as escorted by Union Light Guard calvary and military officers, as well as a large crowd, which descended on the Peterson house once the President's body was removed.
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Washingtoniana Microfilm Collection
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Daily Constitutional Union
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April 15, 1865
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newspaper
from Apr. 19, 1865
Felipe Berriozábal to Matias Romero
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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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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: Matías Romero: An Inventory of Microfilm of His Papers at the Benson Latin American Collection. LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.
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Berriozábal, Felipe.. "Letter to Mexican diplomat Matias Romero from Felipe Berriozábal". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/483
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Berriozábal, Felipe.
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April 19, 1865
from Apr. 19, 1865
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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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: Matías Romero: An Inventory of Microfilm of His Papers at the Benson Latin American Collection. LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.
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Berriozábal, Felipe.
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April 19, 1865
from Apr. 17, 1865
Blas Bruznal to Matias Romero
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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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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: Matías Romero: An Inventory of Microfilm of His Papers at the Benson Latin American Collection. LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.
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Bruznal, Blas.. "Letter to Mexican diplomat Matias Romero from Blas Bruznal". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/482
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Bruznal, Blas.
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April 17, 1865
from Apr. 17, 1865
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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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: Matías Romero: An Inventory of Microfilm of His Papers at the Benson Latin American Collection. LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.
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Bruznal, Blas.
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April 17, 1865
from Apr. 27, 1865
Daily Ohio Statesman
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Daily Ohio Statesman
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The Daily Ohio Statesman discusses various aspects of the Lincoln assassination, including General Sherman's sorrow at the President's death, the funeral train as it passes through Albany, NY, and secessionists in California who rejoiced over his passing.
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Daily Ohio Statesman. "Daily Ohio Statesman". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/477
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Daily Ohio Statesman
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April 27, 1865
from Apr. 27, 1865
Daily Ohio Statesman
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The Daily Ohio Statesman discusses various aspects of the Lincoln assassination, including General Sherman's sorrow at the President's death, the funeral train as it passes through Albany, NY, and secessionists in California who rejoiced over his passing.
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Daily Ohio Statesman
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April 27, 1865
from Aug. 12, 1865
"The Ghost of Abraham Lincoln"
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"The Ghost of Abraham Lincoln"
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Newspaper clipping discussing the way Republicans and Democrats both tried to use Lincoln's memory to their advantage, as well as how people hold Lincoln's legacy over Andrew Johnson as he tries to survive his presidency.
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Columbia Democrat and Bloosmburg General Adviser. ""The Ghost of Abraham Lincoln" ". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/469
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Columbia Democrat and Bloosmburg General Adviser
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August 12, 1865
from Aug. 12, 1865
"The Ghost of Abraham Lincoln"
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Newspaper clipping discussing the way Republicans and Democrats both tried to use Lincoln's memory to their advantage, as well as how people hold Lincoln's legacy over Andrew Johnson as he tries to survive his presidency.
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Columbia Democrat and Bloosmburg General Adviser
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August 12, 1865
from Apr. 18, 1865
"The Latest News by Telegraph"
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"The Latest News by Telegraph"
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The Cleveland Morning Leader offers updated information about Lincoln's funeral and the search for Booth.
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Cleveland Morning Leader. ""The Latest News by Telegraph"". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/467
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Cleveland Morning Leader
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April 18, 1865
from Apr. 18, 1865
"The Latest News by Telegraph"
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The Cleveland Morning Leader offers updated information about Lincoln's funeral and the search for Booth.
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Cleveland Morning Leader
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April 18, 1865
from Apr. 15, 1865
Lincoln and Seward Assassinated
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"Assassination! of President Lincoln!!! [...] Secretary Seward Also Assassinated"
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The Cleveland Morning Leader reports the details of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, but also, incorrectly, states that Secretary Seward was assassinated.
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Cleveland Morning Leader. ""Assassination! of President Lincoln!!! [...] Secretary Seward Also Assassinated"". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/464
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Cleveland Morning Leader
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April 15, 1865
from Apr. 15, 1865
"Assassination! of President Lincoln!!! [...] Secretary Seward Also Assassinated"
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The Cleveland Morning Leader reports the details of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, but also, incorrectly, states that Secretary Seward was assassinated.
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Cleveland Morning Leader
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April 15, 1865
from Oct. 17, 1865
Tribute to Lincoln
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"A Touching Tribute to the Memory of Abraham Lincoln"
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This article in the Cleveland Daily Leader tells of a home in Florence, Italy in which the owner placed a portrait of Abraham Lincoln outside his home to commemorate and mourn the fallen leader. He included an inscription, quoted in the article, that shows his deep respect for the late president.
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Cleveland Daily Leader. ""A Touching Tribute to the Memory of Abraham Lincoln"". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/463
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Cleveland Daily Leader
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October 17, 1865
from Oct. 17, 1865
"A Touching Tribute to the Memory of Abraham Lincoln"
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This article in the Cleveland Daily Leader tells of a home in Florence, Italy in which the owner placed a portrait of Abraham Lincoln outside his home to commemorate and mourn the fallen leader. He included an inscription, quoted in the article, that shows his deep respect for the late president.
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Cleveland Daily Leader
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October 17, 1865
from Oct. 11, 1865
"How They Talk"
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"How They Talk" - Cleveland Daily Leader
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Not everyone loved or appreciated Abraham Lincoln. This excerpt of Copperhead writing "thank[s] God for calling Abraham Lincoln home" and believes that the late President "owes so much to John Wilkes Booth."
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Cleveland Daily Leader. ""How They Talk" - Cleveland Daily Leader". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/462
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Cleveland Daily Leader
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October 11, 1865
from Oct. 11, 1865
"How They Talk" - Cleveland Daily Leader
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Not everyone loved or appreciated Abraham Lincoln. This excerpt of Copperhead writing "thank[s] God for calling Abraham Lincoln home" and believes that the late President "owes so much to John Wilkes Booth."
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Cleveland Daily Leader
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October 11, 1865