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Baltimore Clipper, April 15, 1865

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The Baltimore Clipper newspaper provides extensive details on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the attempted assassination of Secretary William Henry Seward. It contains numerous official dispatches from Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton to Major General John A. Dix about Lincoln's condition. 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-1865-011058

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Bull & Tuttle. "Baltimore Clipper, April 15, 1865". Bull & Tuttle. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 29, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/631

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Bull & Tuttle

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Bull & Tuttle

Date

April 15, 1865

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Newspaper

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The Morning Bulletin, April 17, [1865]

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The front page of this Union-occupation newspaper from Memphis, Tennessee provides details of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the attempted assassination of Secretary William Henry Seward. Included are dispatches from Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton to Major General John A. Dix. Additional articles report falsely on the death of Seward and the capture of John Wilkes Booth. Further reports detail Andrew Johnson‰Ûªs inauguration, the murder of an Illinois copperhead for rejoicing in Lincoln‰Ûªs assassination, the speeches of Maj. Gen. N.P. Banks and Lieut. Governor of Illinois William Bross, the search for the assassins, and a report that John Surratt is the suspected attacker of Seward. In the far right column is an editor bulletin. 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-1865-011090

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James B. Bingham. "The Morning Bulletin, April 17, [1865]". James B. Bingham. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 29, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/673

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James B. Bingham

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James B. Bingham

Date

April 17, 1865

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Newspaper

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United States Military Telegraph of R. O'Brien, Goldsboro, to Genl. Dodge, April 17, 1865

Description

States that President Lincoln was assassinated on the night of the 14th while in his box at Ford's Theater. Gives details of the night, including the attack on Seward, and asks that Dodge not make the information public at the present time.

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United States Military Telegraph.

By Telegraph from Goldsboro
Dated April 17, 1865
To Genl. Dodge

Genl,
I regret to have to
tell you that president Lincoln
was assassinated on the night of
14th while in his box at Fords
Theatre. The assassin shot him
through the head and leaped out
of the box brandishing a dagger
and shouting Sic Simfor Tirrannis,
The president lived about 2 hours,
at the same time an assassin
entered Secy Sewards house and stabbed
him several times it is hoped he
will recover but his son Fredrick
was mortally wounded, Do not
make this justice for present.
R. O’Brian

[Transcription Team: Kara C., Avery T., Austin G., Madison R., Tyler S.]
[New Hampton Middle School]

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O'Brien, R.. "United States Military Telegraph of R. O'Brien, Goldsboro, to Genl. Dodge, April 17, 1865". . Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 29, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/636

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O'Brien, R.

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April 17, 1865

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El Pájaro Verde

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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 April 29, 2025. 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

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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 April 29, 2025. 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 April 29, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/508

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L'Estafette

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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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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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L'Ere Nouvelle. "L'Ere Nouvelle: Journal des idees et des interets Franco-Mexicains". México : E. Masseras. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 29, 2025. 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 April 29, 2025. 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 April 29, 2025. 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 April 29, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/480

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R.H. Slough

Publisher

Texas State Gazette

Date

May 3, 1865