Card – President Lincoln Died
Card announcing the death of President Lincoln at 22 minutes past 7.
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Unknown. "Card – President Lincoln Died". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/422
from Apr. 15, 1865
Card announcing the death of President Lincoln at 22 minutes past 7.
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Unknown
April 15, 1865
Card – Picture of the Lincoln Tomb
Drawing of the National Lincoln Monument (Lincoln Tomb) in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois. Information on the design, cost, and contributors are featured on the card.
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National Lincoln Monument Association. "Card – Picture of the Lincoln Tomb". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/421
from May. 1, 1872
Drawing of the National Lincoln Monument (Lincoln Tomb) in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois. Information on the design, cost, and contributors are featured on the card.
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National Lincoln Monument Association
May 1, 1872
Card – Mourning Card Picture of Lincoln
A mourning card of Abraham Lincoln with a photo of him.
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Unknown. "Card – Mourning Card Picture of Lincoln". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/420
from May. 1, 1865
A mourning card of Abraham Lincoln with a photo of him.
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Unknown
May 1, 1865
Card – In Memory of Abraham Lincoln Headstone
A card in memory of Abraham Lincoln with information about his birth and death, as well as quotes from his life.
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Unknown. "Card – In Memory of Abraham Lincoln Headstone". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/419
from May. 1, 1865
A card in memory of Abraham Lincoln with information about his birth and death, as well as quotes from his life.
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Unknown
May 1, 1865
Card – In Memoriam Good Friday – Passion Week
An “In Memoriam” poem about Abraham Lincoln, for Good Friday of Passion Week.
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Unknown. "Card – In Memoriam Good Friday – Passion Week". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/418
from May. 1, 1865
An “In Memoriam” poem about Abraham Lincoln, for Good Friday of Passion Week.
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Unknown
May 1, 1865
Card – Columbia Mourning Over Tomb of Lincoln
Drawing of Columbia and soldiers mourning over the tomb of Abraham Lincoln.
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Unknown. "Card – Columbia Mourning Over Tomb of Lincoln". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/417
from May. 1, 1865
Drawing of Columbia and soldiers mourning over the tomb of Abraham Lincoln.
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Unknown
May 1, 1865
Photograph – Lincoln Funeral Train
A photo of Lincoln’s Funeral Train as it moved through Chicago, Illinois on its way from Washington, D.C. to Springfield, Illinois.
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Unknown. "Photograph – Lincoln Funeral Train ". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/416
from May. 1, 1865
A photo of Lincoln’s Funeral Train as it moved through Chicago, Illinois on its way from Washington, D.C. to Springfield, Illinois.
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Unknown
May 1, 1865
Photograph – Home of Lincoln Draped in Black
A picture of Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois, draped for his funeral in Springfield on May 4,1865.
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Unknown. "Photograph – Home of Lincoln Draped in Black". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/415
from May. 4, 1865
A picture of Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois, draped for his funeral in Springfield on May 4,1865.
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Unknown
May 4, 1865
Photograph – Home of Lincoln Draped for his Funeral
A picture of Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois, draped for his funeral in Springfield on May 4,1865.
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Unknown. "Photograph – Home of Lincoln Draped for his Funeral". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/414
from May. 4, 1865
A picture of Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois, draped for his funeral in Springfield on May 4,1865.
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Unknown
May 4, 1865
Notice – Resolutions Regarding Lincoln Tomb
A public notice of resolutions of the Lincoln National Monument Association that were approved at a meeting of the Committee of Arrangements. The resolutions cover a number of issues from electing the Treasurer to donations to how the resolutions would be transmitted to the public.
Office of the Lincoln National Monument Association,
Springfield, Ill., April 25th, 1865,
Dear Sir;
At a meeting of the Committee of Arrangements appointed by the citizens of the City of Springfield, Illinois, April 24th, 1865, the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That Governor Richard J. Oglesby, Lieut. Gov. Wm. Bross, Hon. Sharon Tyndale, Secretary of State, Hon. O. H. Miner, Auditor of State, Hon. Jas. H. Beveridge, Treasurer, Hon. J. T. Stuart, Hon. S. H. Treat, Hon. Jesse K. Dubois, Hon. O. M. Hatch, Hon. John A. McCleruand, Hon. Wm. Butler, Hon. Jas. C. Conkling, Hon. Thos. J. Dennis, and such others as they may select, constitute a Lincoln National Monument Association, for the purpose of receiving funds and disbursing the same, for obtaining grounds and erecting a monument thereon in Springfield, Ills., to the memory of our lamented Chief Magistrate, Abraham Lincoln.
Resolved, That Hon. James H. Beveridge, Treasurer of the State of Illinois, be the Treasurer of the said association.
Resolved, That all the officers and soldiers of our armies, and the officers, marines and sailors of our navy, at their several camps, stations, forts and hospitals, be requested to make a contribution, for the said purposes, during the second week of May, 1865, or as soon therafter as possible, and remit by draft, or otherwise, to said Treasurer at Springfield Illinois.
Resolved, That the Councils of the Loyal League throughout the nation be requested to contribute for the purpose aforesaid, at their weekly meeting in the second week of May, 1865, and remit to said Treasurer.
Resolved, That the various boards of trade and chambers of commerce throughout the nation, be requested to contribute during the said week, for the said purposes, and remit as aforesaid.
Resolved, That the several lodges of Masons and Odd Fellows throughout the nation be requested to contribute for said purposes at their regular meetings in said week, and remit as aforesaid.
Resolved, That all literary, religious and benevolent associations throughout the land, be requested to contribute at their regular meetings in said week and remit as aforesaid.
Resolved, That the churches of all denominations throughout the land be requested to take up a collection on the second Sunday in May, 1865, for said purposes and remit as aforesaid.
Resolved, That the colored population of our country to whom our lamented Chief Magistrate was so generous a benefactor, be requested to contribute during said week, or as soon thereafter as convenient and remit as aforesaid.
Resolved, That every individual who reveres the name of Abraham Lincoln, and who may desire to act separately be requested to contribute during said week, or as soon thereafter as convenient, and remit as aforesaid.
Resolved, That the National Parks and Post Masters throughout the nation be the agents of said association for remittance of contributions.
Resolved, That the above resolutions be transmitted by telegraph and published in every newspaper in the country as speedily as possible.
John T. Stuart, Chair'n.
James C. Conkling, Secretary.
On the 26th day of April 1865, the Association organized by the appointment of-
Richard Oglesby, President. James H. Beveridge, Treasurer.
Sharon Tyndale, Secretary. Clinton L. Conkling, Ass't Secretary.
This said Association now appeals to you in the most urgent manner to exert all your influence towards the accomplishment of its purposes, by keeping the second week of May next, or the earliest day possible thereafter, prominently before the public as the time to contribute to the erection of a monument to our lamented Chief Magistrate ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Let the nation by one simultaneous movement testify its regard for his exalted character; its appreciation for his distinguished services, and its sorrow for his death by erecting, to his memory, a monument that will forever prove that Republics are not ungrateful.
Most beautiful grounds, already adorned by nature and embellished by art, near the centre of the city of Springfield, have been selected as his final resting place.
His mortal remains now await your response, ere they shall be deposited beneath a MONUMENT that shall be worthy of his fame and the affectionate gratitude of a generous nation.
RICHARD J. OGLESBY, President.
SHARON TYNDALE, Secretary.
CLINTON L. CONKLING, Assistant Secretary.
N.B. All National Banks and Postmasters are requested to act as agents to receive and transmit funds. No other agents will be appointed except under Seal with written signatures of the officers.
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National Lincoln Monument Association. "Notice – Resolutions Regarding Lincoln Tomb ". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/406
from Apr. 24, 1865
A public notice of resolutions of the Lincoln National Monument Association that were approved at a meeting of the Committee of Arrangements. The resolutions cover a number of issues from electing the Treasurer to donations to how the resolutions would be transmitted to the public.
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National Lincoln Monument Association
April 24, 1865