from Apr. 16, 1865

Memorial Meeting in Campus Martius

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    Abraham Lincoln Memorial Meeting in Campus Martius

  • Description

    Black and white photographic print of the public meeting held at Detroit's Campus Martius on April 16, 1865 in memorial of Abraham Lincoln. A crowd gathers around a gazebo, above which an American flag flies at half mast. Blake and Seeley, the Fisher Block, the Boston Shoe Store, and the old state capitol building are visible in the background. The flags, and the text on the sides of the buildings have been noticeably retouched.

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    Detroit Historical Society

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    anonymous. "Abraham Lincoln Memorial Meeting in Campus Martius". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/185

from May. 1, 1865

Plaster Relief of Lincoln in Profile

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    Plaster Relief of Lincoln in Profile

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    Plaster bust relief of Abraham Lincoln in profile, on black velvet inside of a oval-shaped leather case. The relief is surrounded by a gold metal frame and covered with glass. "Abraham Lincoln, born February 12, 1809, died April 15, 1865." is printed inside of the lid.

  • Source

    1950.216.004

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    Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as defined here. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact The Detroit Historical Society.

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    anonymous. "Plaster Relief of Lincoln in Profile". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/187

from May. 1, 1865

Abraham Lincoln Mourning Badge

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    Abraham Lincoln Mourning Badge

  • Description

    Abraham Lincoln mourning badge worn by Captain C.G. Hampton of the 15th New York Cavalry, comprised of a black rosette and ribbon backing a miniature picture of Lincoln.

  • Source

    1955.306.003

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    anonymous. "Abraham Lincoln Mourning Badge". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/188

from Apr. 15, 1865

Joseph A. Wheelock to Kate French Wheelock

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    Note from Joseph A. Wheelock to his wife, Kate French Wheelock, upon hearing news of Lincoln's death

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    A short, personal note from Joseph Albert Wheelock, a journalist in Saint Paul, to his wife Kate French Wheelock, commenting on the assassination of President Lincoln. It reads: "My darling, If you have tears prepare to shed them now Weep - Weep - Weep for the Slain of the daughters of my people." The envelope with it is just as interesting: "Father's note to Mother when Lincoln was assassinated. Mr. Colgrave told me that he was with Father when the news came - and that he staggered across the room sank down and burst into tears."

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    My darling, If you have tears prepare to shed them now Weep - Weep - Weep for the Slain of the daughters of my people.

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    Joseph A. Wheelock and Family Papers, 1719, 1756, 1803 - 1906. P334, box 4, Minnesota Historical Society

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    Joseph Albert Wheelock. "Note from Joseph A. Wheelock to his wife, Kate French Wheelock, upon hearing news of Lincoln's death". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/189

from Apr. 15, 1865

Last Moments of President Lincoln

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    Last Moments of President Lincoln

  • Description

    The deathbed of Abraham Lincoln

  • Source

    80.2039

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    Buffords Publishing House, Boston, MA. "Last Moments of President Lincoln". Buffords Publishing House, Boston, MA.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/250

from Apr. 15, 1865

"Horrible! President Lincoln Assassinated"

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    St. Paul Press Extra - Horrible! President Lincoln Assassinated - April 15, 1865

  • Description

    This single sheet of the St. Paul Press, dated April 15, 1865, announces the assassination of President Lincoln. There are several odd things about this; it was found in a manuscript collection, not in the run of the newspaper. There is no extra in that; was this a contemporary commemorative piece? Was it something done late that very day? Its size is not standard paper newspaper size either; this is 12.5" x 9.5" The whole of the page is included here to show that even in the midst of the Nation's sorrow, ads were included.

  • Source

    Joseph A. Wheelock and Family Papers, 1719, 1756, 1803 - 1906. P334, box 4, Minnesota Historical Society

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    St. Paul Press. "St. Paul Press Extra - Horrible! President Lincoln Assassinated - April 15, 1865". St. Paul Press. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/190

from May. 1, 1865

Assassination Event

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    Assassination Event

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    Carte-de-visite showing an armed Booth standing outside the Presidential Box at Ford's Theater. The devil is standing behind and to Booth's side, whispering into his ear. The box's occupants are visible beyond Booth's other side. Below the overlapped image is the legend, "John Wilkes Booth. The Assassin."

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    Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as defined here. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN.

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    anonymous. "Assassination Event ". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/238

from Jun. 1, 1865

Mourning Badge

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    Mourning Badge

  • Description

    This mourning badge was created to commemorate Lincoln's death and was most likely worn in the period of national mourning following the assassination. It is rectangular in shape and tapers to a point at the bottom, with a blue tassel hanging from the end. The top features a blue floral design, underneath which are the words "Assassinated at Washington 14 April 1865," and Lincoln's words "I Have Said Nothing But What I Am Willing to Live by, and if it be the Pleasure to Almighty God, to Die By. (A. Lincoln." Underneath this quote is an eagle and shield design with an oval Lincoln portrait. At bottom are the words "The Late Lamented President Lincoln" in floral motif atop two crossed flags. The words "T. Steven Coventry" appear on the back, and it is likely that this is the maker.

  • Source

    Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University

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    T. Steven Coventry. "Mourning Badge ". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/239

from May. 1, 1865

Ohio Monument Association Receipt

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    Ohio Monument Association Receipt

  • Description

    This image is a receipt from the Ohio Monument Association signed by the Ohio State Treasurer, G. Volney Dorsey. The receipt is numbered number 8.

  • Transcription

    Ohio Monument Association, Columbus, Ohio, 1865. Received of D. Thomson of Hardin County, Ohio one dollar as a contribution for the erection of a statue of Abraham Lincoln.

  • Source

    http://www.ohiomemory.org/cdm/ref/collection/p267401coll32/id/7922

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    Use of this item for research, teaching, and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as Courtesy of the Ohio History Connection, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Collection . Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast, or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please see this web page.

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    Ohio Monument Association. "Ohio Monument Association Receipt". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/272

from May. 1, 1865

Abraham Lincoln Born, July 12 [sic]

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    Abraham Lincoln Born, July 12 [sic], 1809--Died, April 15, 1865

  • Description

    This broadside commemorates Abraham Lincoln and includes a quote from William Shakespeare. The broadside mistakenly states the month of Lincoln's birth as July (rather than February).

  • Source

    Bdses 1865, Massachusetts Historical Society

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    Unknown. "Abraham Lincoln Born, July 12 [sic], 1809--Died, April 15, 1865". [Boston, Mass.]: Sold, to dealers, by B. B. Russell & Col, 55 Cornhill; Loring, 319 Washington St.; B. J. Remich, 515 Washington St., [1865]. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 17, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/276

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