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Abraham Lincoln: Memorial Print

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This image depicts an obelisk to President Lincoln, while Columbia looks on in a dress of blue and red, weeping at the loss of the President. An American covers the top of the obelisk while a wreath surrounds Lincoln's name and rests over the inscription: Born Feby. 12 1809/ Ours the Cross/ His the Crown/ Assassinated April 14, 1865. Additionally, broken shackles are noticeable near the base of the obelisk.

Source

Huntington Digital Library, Pr. Box 680

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unknown. "Abraham Lincoln: Memorial Print". H. H. Lloyd & Co. . Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 3, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/824

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unknown

Publisher

H. H. Lloyd & Co.

Date

1865

Dimensions

48 x 36.5 cm (18 7/8 x 14 3/8 in.)

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"Lincoln Memories"

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Joanna Lane remembers Abraham Lincoln in her "Lincoln memories" after his assassination.

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“Lincoln” Memories – By Mrs. Henry S. Lane
The Swiss Government in passing resolutions of condolence on the death of Lincoln said – “he was the man with the brow of iron and the heart of gold”.
These were words fitly spoken and all who ever came in con-tact with him recognized the divine charity which forgives all sin and pities all suffering.
If he ever erred it was on the side of mercy in pardoning rebels whom others had convicted and thought guilty of severe pun-ishment. Many women came to him during that awful War of Rebel-lion asking him to commute the sentence passed upon a beloved hus-band or son. Always their request were granted.
After the battle of Shiloh, April 6-7, 1862, the report came to Washington that Lew Wallace was killed in that terrible slaught-er. Mr. Lane hearing it went up to inquire of Sen. Stanton it was true- he found President Lincoln there at the War office on the same errand. Later they learned it was Wallace from Illinois who had been killed. Mr. Lane said he was thankful it was not our Wallace. But, replied Mr. Lincoln, “it was somebody’s Wallace.” He sympathized with all who mourned the death of this true patriot in that fearful battle. As you have heard many times, his distinguishing characteristics were gentleness and humility.
Many unjust criticisms have been cast upon Mrs. Lincoln while in the Whits House. She made a great mistake soon after going there where the newspapers reported she was to give a large ball in the East room-but Secretary Seward and other judicious advisors persuaded her to omit the dancing and have only the ordinary re-ception. This was early in the War and the public conscience was shocked with this appearance of levity and indifference to the weeping and wailing all around us.

[Transcription by Alicia B., Ford's Theatre Society.]

Source

Montgomery County Historical Society

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Joanna Lane. ""Lincoln Memories"". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 3, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/822

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Joanna Lane

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We mourn our loved and martyred guide!

Description

Mourning broadside published in memory of Abraham Lincoln. The rendering is of Lincoln's head and shoulders surrounded by a thick black border.

Source

The Huntington Library, Pr. Box 671/50

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unknown. "We mourn our loved and martyred guide!". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 3, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/821

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unknown

Date

1865

Material

Woodblock

Dimensions

61 x 48.4 cm (24 x 19 1/16 in)

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Photograph of Lincoln's Funeral Party

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Framed photograph of President Lincoln's house in Springfield, Illinois on May 4, 1865. Photograph includes Lincoln's funeral procession dignitaries standing in front of the house in two rows. Henry Lane is in the back row of men fifth from the left.

Source

Montgomery County Historical Society

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Unknown. "Photograph of Lincoln's Funeral Party ". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 3, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/820

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Unknown

Date

May 4, 1865

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The Lesson of the hour. Justice as well as mercy.

Description

A discourse preached on the sabbath following the assassination of the President, in the Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C., by the Pastor, Rev. John Chester. 300 copies of this eulogy were distributed. The author intended it as an appeal to the consciences of all supporters of the Union.

Source

Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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John Chester. "The Lesson of the hour. Justice as well as mercy.". Washington Chronicle Print . Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 3, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/815

Creator

John Chester

Publisher

Washington Chronicle Print

Date

April 17, 1865

Material

paper

Dimensions

8 3/4"h x 5 5/8"w

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The Martyr President: Our Grief and Our Duty

Description

Memorial oratory delivered by J.G. Butler, Pastor of St. Paul's Church on Easter Sunday Apr. 16, 1865.

Source

Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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J.G. Butler. "The Martyr President: Our Grief and Our Duty". McGill&Witherow. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 3, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/814

Creator

J.G. Butler

Publisher

McGill&Witherow

Date

April 16, 1865

Material

paper

Dimensions

8 1/2"h x 5 1/2"w

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Abraham Lincoln, a Speech

Description

In this speech, Frederick Douglass reflected on how the outpouring of joy at the conclusion of the Civil War turned to mourning with Lincoln’s assassination. His death, according to Douglass was not only tragic, but also prevented recently freed slaves and African Americans from gaining the ear of wise and well-intentioned leader. Towards the end of his speech, Douglass pondered how life would have been different had Lincoln not perished in April, lamenting that his death was a great blow against African American rights.

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Colored men, first to the brave Colored Soldiers who had fought under our flag and second to the very intelligent part of the Colored population South. This declaration on his part though it seemed to mean but little meant a great deal. It was like Abraham Lincoln. He never shocked prejudices unnecessarily. Having learned Statesmanship while splitting rails, he always used the thin edge of the wedge first, and the fact that he used this at all meant that he would if need be, use the thick as well as the thin. He saw the absurdity of asking men to fight for a Government which should degrade them, and the meanness of enfranchising enemies and de-franchising friends. He was a progressive man, a humane man, an honorable man, and at heart an antislavery man. He had exhausted the resources of conciliation upon rebels and slaveholders and now looked to the principles of Liberty and justice, for the peace, security, happiness and prosperity of his Country. I assume therefore, had Abraham Lincoln been spared to see this day, the negro of the South would have more than a hope of enfranchisement and no rebels could hold the reins of Government in any one of the late rebellious States. Whosoever else have cause to mourn the loss of Abraham Lincoln, to the Colored people of the Country his death is an unspeakable calamity.

[Transcription by: Evan Laugen, Chandra Manning's class, Georgetown University].

Source

Frederick Douglass Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress

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Frederick Douglass. "Abraham Lincoln, a Speech". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 3, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/812

Creator

Frederick Douglass

Date

Late December 1865

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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

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.

Source

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 April 3, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/805

Creator

Phineas Densmore Gurley

Publisher

McGill & Witherow

Date

April 17, 1865

Material

paper

Dimensions

9" h x 5 5/8" w

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Abraham Lincoln. An Horatian Ode

Description

Poem written by Richard Stoddard, a literary critic and poet, on the assassination of Lincoln. It includes a soliloquy from Macbeth.

Source

Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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Richard Henry Stoddard. "Abraham Lincoln. An Horatian Ode". Bunce & Huntington. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 3, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/804

Creator

Richard Henry Stoddard

Publisher

Bunce & Huntington

Date

1865

Material

paper

Dimensions

9 1/4" h x 6" w

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A Day of Mourning. The Nation Weeping for its Dead

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Reprint of the Springfield Republican report on several memorial events held at Springfield, Massachusetts. Contents: National mourning -- Proclamation -- President Lincoln's funeral day in Springfield -- Mayor's address -- Dr. Holland's Eulogy.

Source

Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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Josiah Gilbert Holland. "A Day of Mourning. The Nation Weeping for its Dead". Samuel Bowles & Co.: L.J. Powers. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 3, 2026. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/803

Creator

Josiah Gilbert Holland

Publisher

Samuel Bowles & Co.: L.J. Powers

Date

April 19, 1865

Material

paper

Dimensions

9"h x 5 3/4"w