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Hawley, Joseph Rosewell (1826-1905) Hartford Evening Press. [Vol. 5, no. 265 (November 7, 1860)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08429.23 Author/Creator: Hawley, Joseph Rosewell (1826-1905) Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Newspaper Date: 7 November 1860 Pagination: 4 p. ; 61 x 48.5 cm. Order a Copy

Eagle banner print of Lincoln's victory in the 1860 election. "Let the eagle scream!" Gives election results by state. Also contains public postings and advertisements.

Hawley, J. R., fl. 1860
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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