Description
- Abstract:
- Text, surrounded by black border, memorializing Abraham Lincoln. "Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, Mortally wounded by Assassin, April 14th; died April 15th, 1865. His enduring memory will assist, during countless ages, to bind the States together, and to incite to the love of our one, undivided, indivisible country. Peace to the ashes of our departed friend- the friend of his country and his race. His works will live forever." is printed within the border. Handwritten address reads "Asa Merrill Esq., Milford, N.H."
- Notes:
- Paper; ink (black)
- Handwriting (Asa Merrill Esq., Milford, N.H.)
- Cancelled three cent U.S postage stamp
Access Conditions
- Rights
- No Copyright - United States
- Restrictions on Use
- Collection is open for research.
Citation
"Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, Mortally wounded by Assassin"
(1865).
Lincoln Envelopes.
Brown Digital Repository. Brown University Library.
https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:575084/
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Lincoln Envelopes
This collection contains embellished envelopes created during the period surrounding Lincoln’s presidency and the time immediately after his assassination. Many of the envelopes depict Lincoln himself, as well as various notable political and military figures. The artwork widely ranges in …...