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The Liberator, April 21, 1865

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William Lloyd Garrison's abolitionist newspaper provides extensive details on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the attempted assassination of Secretary William Henry Seward. It contains the 1:30 a.m. official dispatch from Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton to Major General John A. Dix, as well as the 8:00 a.m. dispatch reporting Lincoln's death. Known as "mourning rules," the wide vertical lines between the newspaper columns represent grief over the loss of an important person.

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HN-1865-011108B

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Wm. Lloyd Garrison. "The Liberator, April 21, 1865". Wm. Lloyd Garrison. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 24, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/630

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Wm. Lloyd Garrison

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Wm. Lloyd Garrison

Date

April 21, 1865

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Newspaper

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The Weekly Reporter, April 20, 1865

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Front page report providing extensive details on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the attempted assassination of Secretary William H. Seward. The newspaper contains the official 1:30 a.m. and 4:10 a.m. dispatches from Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton to Major General John A. Dix, as well as the 7:22 a.m. report of Lincoln's death. Known as "mourning rules," the wide vertical lines between the newspaper columns represent grief over the loss of an important person.

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HN-1865-011104

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Spidel & Staples. "The Weekly Reporter, April 20, 1865". Spidel & Staples. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 24, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/628

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Spidel & Staples

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Spidel & Staples

Date

April 20, 1865

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Newspaper

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Illinois Daily State Journal, April 15, 1865

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Interior page report in the Illinois Daily State Journal providing details on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the attempted assassination of Secretary William Henry Seward. The article contains a 1:30 a.m. official dispatch from Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton to Major General John A. Dix advising him of the attack. Known as "mourning rules," the wide vertical lines between the newspaper columns represent grief over the loss of an important person.

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HN-1865-011062B

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Baker & Phillips. "Illinois Daily State Journal, April 15, 1865". Baker & Phillips. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 24, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/624

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Baker & Phillips

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Baker & Phillips

Date

April 15, 1865

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Newspaper

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El Pájaro Verde

Description

Newspaper article with details about the assassination of President Lincoln. Wires from Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War to Major General Dix informing him about the assassination of President Lincoln and injuries suffered by Mr. Seward, his son Frederick Seward and a house servant. News printed in the Diario de la Marina: description of the incident at Mr. Seward’s house (the attack and type of injuries suffered). J. Wilkes Booth is identified as President Lincoln’s killer. Description of the shock felt throughout; customs and businesses closed (banks, stores, and warehouses) in a sign of mourning. It also mentions that gold speculators suspended their operations as a sign of "modesty" (mourning).

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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 182

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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: Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th-century (microfilm set). LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, the University of Texas at Austin.

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El Pájaro Verde. "El Pájaro Verde". México : Imp. de M. Villanueva. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 24, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/511

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El Pájaro Verde

Publisher

México : Imp. de M. Villanueva

Date

May 1, 1865

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L'Estafette: Journal Français

Description

Newspaper article includes wire messages with details about the President’s assassination and a public notice from Marcus Otterbourg, U.S. Consul, asking American citizens residing in Mexico City to meet at the U.S. Consulate office on April 30, 1865 to decide on an appropriate action.

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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 279

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L'Estafette. "L'Estafette: Journal Français". México : Ch. de Barrès et J.E. Caire. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 24, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/509

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L'Estafette

Publisher

México : Ch. de Barrès et J.E. Caire

Date

April 30, 1865

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L'Estafette: Journal Français

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Newspaper article speculates about the effect of the president’s assassination on American policy and business concerns and questions who committed the crime and why.

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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 279

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L'Estafette. "L'Estafette: Journal Français". México : Ch. de Barrès et J.E. Caire. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 24, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/508

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L'Estafette

Publisher

México : Ch. de Barrès et J.E. Caire

Date

April 29, 1865

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L'Ere Nouvelle: Journal des idees et des interets Franco-Mexicains

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Newspaper article provides the "official details" published in New York regarding the assassination of President Lincoln.

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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 77

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L'Ere Nouvelle. "L'Ere Nouvelle: Journal des idees et des interets Franco-Mexicains". México : E. Masseras. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 24, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/506

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L'Ere Nouvelle

Publisher

México : E. Masseras

Date

April 30, 1865

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La Orquesta: Periodico Omniscio, de Buen Humor y con Caricaturas

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News article about President Lincoln’s assassination, the death of one of his sons and Mr. Seward is also (mistakenly) reported.

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Independent Mexico in newspapers, the 19th century; reel 168

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La Orquesta. "La Orquesta: Periodico Omniscio, de Buen Humor y con Caricaturas". Méjico : Impr. de la Paz. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 24, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/502

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La Orquesta

Publisher

Méjico : Impr. de la Paz

Date

April 29, 1865

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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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Washingtoniana Microfilm Collection

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Daily Morning Chronicle. ""Death of the president"". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 24, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/499

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Daily Morning Chronicle

Date

April 15, 1865

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newspaper

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Newspaper Article - Secretary Seward and Abraham Lincoln

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A short report in the Texas State Gazette about the possible murderers of Mr. Seward and his sons. There is also a brief mention about the autopsy and funeral of Mr. Lincoln, as well as a speech Lincoln gave just days before his assassination.

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Washington, April 15-No confirmation of the report that the murderers have been caught. The National Intelligencer Ext a says, that from the evidence obtained it is highly probably that the man who stabbed Mr. Seward and his sons, is John Suratt, of Prince George county, Maryland.

The Governor of New York revoked his proclamation appointing a day of thanksgiving.

At Cincinnati the indignation against the secessionists is very great. Junius Brutus Booth, announced to appear Pike’s Opera House, this night, (the 15th) it is understood was compelled to leave the city.

The autopsy of the body of Lincoln was made by Surgeon General Barnes and Dr. Stone, assisted by other leading surgeons. The coffin was made of maghogany covered with black cloth, and lined with satin. The body was embalmed, and several locks of the President’s hair clipped for the use of his family. A sliver plate on the lid of the coffin, immediately over the breast, contained the following inscription:

"Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States. Born July 12 1809; died April 15 1865."

Lincoln is said to have made a liberal conservative speech but a few days before his death. The Cairo Daily Democrat of 16th, an opponent of Lincoln, says that this speech would have met the views of the Southern people as it had the Northern conservatives. The intention was to offer such liberal terms to the South that the people could honorably accept. The Democrat deplores the sad event which has postponed the era of good feeling. Stanton, also, it seems, made a very narrow escape.

From the subjoined correspondence, it will be seen that Mobile has been evacuated and occupied by the enemy:

Mayor’s office, city of Mobile, April 12- Gentlemen; I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication, at the hands of Lt. Col. R. G. Laughlin, of the staff of Maj. General Granger, commanding the 13th Army Corps, and Lt. commanding, S. R. Franklin U.S. Navy, staff of Admiral Thatcher, demanding the immediate and unconditional surrender of this city.

The city has been evacuated by the military authorities and its municipal authority is now under my control. Your demand has been granted and I trust, gentlemen, for the sake of humanity all the safeguards which you can throw around them will be secured to them.

Very respectfully, your obedient serv’t,

(Signed,) R. H. SLOUGH

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Austin History Center, Texas State Gazette microfilm

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R.H. Slough. "Newspaper Article - Secretary Seward and Abraham Lincoln". Texas State Gazette. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 24, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/480

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R.H. Slough

Publisher

Texas State Gazette

Date

May 3, 1865