from May. 1, 1865
City Inspector's Office Certificate
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City Inspector's Office Certificate
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This card grants permission to the state of New York to move Lincoln’s body to Springfield, Illinois for interment. The card notes that Lincoln died of a “pistol shot wound.”
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City Inspector’s Office.
New - York, April 21 1805
Permission is hereby given to Peter Relyea
to remove the remains of Abraham Lincoln
Died of pistol shot wound
Now in the city
Springfield Ill for Interment.
H.J. A. Bools
City inspector
RY Bailey Van Clerks
[Transcription Team: Zoe W., Addi S., Brianna J.]
[New Hampton Middle School]
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unknown. "City Inspector's Office Certificate". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/885
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unknown
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1865
from May. 1, 1865
City Inspector's Office Certificate
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Description
This card grants permission to the state of New York to move Lincoln’s body to Springfield, Illinois for interment. The card notes that Lincoln died of a “pistol shot wound.”
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unknown
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May 1, 1865
from Apr. 29, 1865
Veterans of the National Guard Circular
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Circular from Veterans of the National Guard (New York City)
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An April 29th, 1865 circular regarding the death of Abraham Lincoln by the National Guard. The National Guard pledges support to the Union and evokes the image of Abraham Lincoln as a martyr to human liberty who fought to uphold the government. Praises Andrew Johnson as the next Executive of State for his attributes of patriotism and loyalty to the Union.
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Ms 101035
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Head quarters of the 7th Regiment Armory, National Guard (New York). "Circular from Veterans of the National Guard (New York City)". Francis & Loutrel (45 Mainden Lane, N.Y.). Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/867
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Head quarters of the 7th Regiment Armory, National Guard (New York)
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Francis & Loutrel (45 Mainden Lane, N.Y.)
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April 29, 1865
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type on paper
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27cm x 21cm
from Apr. 29, 1865
Circular from Veterans of the National Guard (New York City)
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An April 29th, 1865 circular regarding the death of Abraham Lincoln by the National Guard. The National Guard pledges support to the Union and evokes the image of Abraham Lincoln as a martyr to human liberty who fought to uphold the government. Praises Andrew Johnson as the next Executive of State for his attributes of patriotism and loyalty to the Union.
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Ms 101035
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Head quarters of the 7th Regiment Armory, National Guard (New York)
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Francis & Loutrel (45 Mainden Lane, N.Y.)
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April 29, 1865
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type on paper
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27cm x 21cm
from Jan. 1, 1889
Scrapbook of Charles B. Andrus
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Scrapbook of Charles B. Andrus
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Excerpt of news-clippings from the scrapbook of Charles B. Andrus (1848-1937); member and commander of quasi-military organization Putnam phalanx in Hartford, CT. Contains descriptions of Abraham Lincoln's assassination along with juxtaposition of Lincoln and James Garfield's assassins. News-clippings attempt to draw conclusions about the motivations of the assassins based-upon a comparison of physical and emotional traits of each assassin.
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Ms 86281
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Charles Andrus. "Scrapbook of Charles B. Andrus ". Daniel Slote & Co, New York (scrapbook). Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/865
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Creator
Charles Andrus
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Daniel Slote & Co, New York (scrapbook)
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Date
1889
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bound book containing newsprint clippings
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28.5cm x 21cm
from Jan. 1, 1889
Scrapbook of Charles B. Andrus
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Description
Excerpt of news-clippings from the scrapbook of Charles B. Andrus (1848-1937); member and commander of quasi-military organization Putnam phalanx in Hartford, CT. Contains descriptions of Abraham Lincoln's assassination along with juxtaposition of Lincoln and James Garfield's assassins. News-clippings attempt to draw conclusions about the motivations of the assassins based-upon a comparison of physical and emotional traits of each assassin.
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Ms 86281
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Charles Andrus
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Daniel Slote & Co, New York (scrapbook)
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Date
January 1, 1889
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bound book containing newsprint clippings
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28.5cm x 21cm
from Apr. 16, 1865
Draft of resolutions adopted by the Union League of Hartford
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Draft of resolutions adopted by the Union League of Hartford
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Draft of resolutions adopted in April, 1865 by the Union League of Hartford regarding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Resolutions condemn the assassination and the individual who carried it out, along with avowing to support the republic and its endeavors.
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Union League of Hartford
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Union League of Hartford. "Draft of resolutions adopted by the Union League of Hartford". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/862
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Union League of Hartford
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Date
April, 1865
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paper
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32cm X 19.5cm
from Apr. 16, 1865
Draft of resolutions adopted by the Union League of Hartford
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Description
Draft of resolutions adopted in April, 1865 by the Union League of Hartford regarding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Resolutions condemn the assassination and the individual who carried it out, along with avowing to support the republic and its endeavors.
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Union League of Hartford
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Union League of Hartford
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April 16, 1865
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paper
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32cm X 19.5cm
from Sep. 1, 2015
James L. Lucas Recollection
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The Burial of John Wilkes Booth and Trial of the Lincoln Conspirators
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Description
This manuscript was typed by Paul S. Lucas from James Lucas' narration. In the manuscript, James Lucas describes the American political scene in the 1850's and the coming of the Civil War. He gives an eyewitness account of Washington in the war years, including a description of Lincoln in great detail. Lucas spent three years with the 12th Veteran Reserve Corps, who served as guards for the Old Capitol Prison, where the Lincoln conspirators were held. Lucas also served as a court messenger during the prisoners' trial, and he describes the conspirators as well as the trial itself. In addition, Lucas tells of guarding the body of John Wilkes Booth on the monitor "Montauk" and of the secret burial of the assassin's body in the Old Capitol prison.
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c.00086 - James L. Lucas Manuscript
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Educational use only, no other permissions given. Copyright to this resource is held by Michigan State University and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
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As Told by James L. Lucas to Paul S. Lucas. "The Burial of John Wilkes Booth and Trial of the Lincoln Conspirators". Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/855
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As Told by James L. Lucas to Paul S. Lucas
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Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections
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date unknown
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Typed on Paper
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8" x 11"
from Sep. 1, 2015
The Burial of John Wilkes Booth and Trial of the Lincoln Conspirators
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Description
This manuscript was typed by Paul S. Lucas from James Lucas' narration. In the manuscript, James Lucas describes the American political scene in the 1850's and the coming of the Civil War. He gives an eyewitness account of Washington in the war years, including a description of Lincoln in great detail. Lucas spent three years with the 12th Veteran Reserve Corps, who served as guards for the Old Capitol Prison, where the Lincoln conspirators were held. Lucas also served as a court messenger during the prisoners' trial, and he describes the conspirators as well as the trial itself. In addition, Lucas tells of guarding the body of John Wilkes Booth on the monitor "Montauk" and of the secret burial of the assassin's body in the Old Capitol prison.
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c.00086 - James L. Lucas Manuscript
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Educational use only, no other permissions given. Copyright to this resource is held by Michigan State University and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
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As Told by James L. Lucas to Paul S. Lucas
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Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections
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September 1, 2015
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Typed on Paper
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8" x 11"
from May. 1, 1865
The Martyr President
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The Martyr President
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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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Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections
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Robert H. Newell. "The Martyr President". Carleton, Publ.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/811
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Robert H. Newell
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Publisher
Carleton, Publ.
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1865
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paper
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7 1/2"h x 4 3/4"w
from May. 1, 1865
The Martyr President
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Description
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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Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections
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Robert H. Newell
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Carleton, Publ.
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May 1, 1865
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paper
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7 1/2"h x 4 3/4"w
from May. 2, 1865
Abraham Lincoln: Rede bei der Gedachtnissfeier
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Abraham Lincoln: Rede bei der Gedachtnissfeier in der Dorotheenkirche zu Berlin
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Cover of a 48-page German translation of "A discourse on the death of Abraham Lincoln delivered Tuesday, May 2, 1865, in the Dorotheen-Church, Berlin" by Henry P. Tappan.
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Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections
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Henry P. Tappan. "Abraham Lincoln: Rede bei der Gedachtnissfeier in der Dorotheenkirche zu Berlin". H. Keller, Frankford am Main. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/810
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Henry P. Tappan
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H. Keller, Frankford am Main
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Date
May 2, 1865
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paper
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9"h x 5 3/4"w
from May. 2, 1865
Abraham Lincoln: Rede bei der Gedachtnissfeier in der Dorotheenkirche zu Berlin
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Description
Cover of a 48-page German translation of "A discourse on the death of Abraham Lincoln delivered Tuesday, May 2, 1865, in the Dorotheen-Church, Berlin" by Henry P. Tappan.
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Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections
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Henry P. Tappan
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H. Keller, Frankford am Main
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Date
May 2, 1865
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paper
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9"h x 5 3/4"w
from May. 1, 1865
Private and Public Life
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The Private and Public Life of Abraham Lincoln, by O. J. Victor
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Description
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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Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections
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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 July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/809
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Creator
Orville J. Victor
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Publisher
Beadle and Company
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Date
1865
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paper
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6 1/2"h x 4 1/8"w
from May. 1, 1865
The Private and Public Life of Abraham Lincoln, by O. J. Victor
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Description
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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Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections
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Orville J. Victor
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Beadle and Company
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Date
May 1, 1865
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paper
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6 1/2"h x 4 1/8"w
from Jul. 22, 1865
Execution
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Full Title
The Execution
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Description
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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Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections
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D.B. Gulick. "The Execution". Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/808
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Creator
D.B. Gulick
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Publisher
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
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Date
July 22, 1865
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paper
from Jul. 22, 1865
The Execution
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Description
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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Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections
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D.B. Gulick
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Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
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Date
July 22, 1865
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paper
from Apr. 17, 1865
Proceedings of a Called Meeting
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Proceedings of a called meeting of ministers of all religious denominations in the District of Columbia, in the First Baptist Church on Thirteenth Street, Monday, April 17
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Description
Minutes of a meeting of ministers of various denominations in Washington, D.C. to organize a response to the assassination and burial of President Lincoln. Includes remarks by Rev. Gurley, who was a close friend of the Lincolns during his time as Chaplain of the United States Senate. He preached the funeral sermon at the White House on April 19.
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Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections
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Phineas Densmore Gurley. "Proceedings of a called meeting of ministers of all religious denominations in the District of Columbia, in the First Baptist Church on Thirteenth Street, Monday, April 17". McGill & Witherow. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/805
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Creator
Phineas Densmore Gurley
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Publisher
McGill & Witherow
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Date
April 17, 1865
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Material
paper
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Dimensions
9" h x 5 5/8" w
from Apr. 17, 1865
Proceedings of a called meeting of ministers of all religious denominations in the District of Columbia, in the First Baptist Church on Thirteenth Street, Monday, April 17
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Description
Minutes of a meeting of ministers of various denominations in Washington, D.C. to organize a response to the assassination and burial of President Lincoln. Includes remarks by Rev. Gurley, who was a close friend of the Lincolns during his time as Chaplain of the United States Senate. He preached the funeral sermon at the White House on April 19.
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Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections
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Phineas Densmore Gurley
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Publisher
McGill & Witherow
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Date
April 17, 1865
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Material
paper
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Dimensions
9" h x 5 5/8" w