Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872 The New York tribune. [Vol. XXV, no. 7501 (April 21, 1865)]

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GLC#
GLC08430.12
Type
Newspapers
Date
21 April 1865
Author/Creator
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872
Title
The New York tribune. [Vol. XXV, no. 7501 (April 21, 1865)]
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
8 p. : Height: 53.5 cm, Width: 39.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Covers President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and funeral. Reports on capturing the assassins, John Wilkes Booth, and on the funeral ceremonies being held in many cities and states. Includes an article on the disapproval of surrender terms between Union General William T. Sherman and Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston. Mentions reconstruction plans, and reports the escape of Jefferson Davis. Issue also includes the Evening Edition of the Tribune for the same date. This covers Richmond, Virginia news concerning Lincoln's assassination and the reconstruction of the city, and news of the death of Richard Cobden. Other items detail local, international, political, court, and ship news, advertisements, and public announcements.

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