4 March 1861

Chicago Tribune (fl. 1861)

Broadside

Title: Chicago Tribune Extra. Inaugural message of Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States.

Printing of Lincoln's first inaugural address in three columns. This was printed the day of Lincoln's inauguration. Lincoln proclaims his determination to preserve the Union. In an attempt to assuage the South, he says he will not interfere with the institution of slavery in the states where it still exists.

GLC02316

4 March 1861

Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)

Pamphlet

Title: Inaugural address of the President of the United States, on the fourth of March, 1861.

Lincoln focuses on increasing his support in the North while attempting to not further alienate the South. He references four important documents: Henry Clay's 1850 Speech on compromise, Webster's reply to Hayne, Andrew Jackson's proclamation against nullification, and the U.S. Constitution. Marked Senate executive document No. 1, special session.

GLC05123

5 March 1861

Kell, John McIntosh (1823-1900)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Julia Blanche Kell

Writes that "I hope to refer the Savannah ready for service day after tomorrow." Makes reference to Yankee slang on third page. In closing, Kell mentions that he had meant to send a copy of Lincoln's inaugural address and adds that "I do not think it is calculated much to intimidate the President of our Southern Confederacy, nor will it carry much weight in the North."

GLC00684.07

5 March 1861

Young, Joshua M. (fl. 1861)

Broadside

Title: President Lincoln's Inaugural. Maine Democrat Extra

Printing of Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address in three colums.

GLC05557.01

14 March 1861

Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit S. (fl. 1860-1866)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mollie [Van Valkenburgh]

Written by Gerrit to his sister Mollie. Attempts to justify his decision, as a transplanted Northerner, to side with the South. Mixes support for his adopted home with love for the family he left in the North. References her letter of 12 February and says he will answer it now even though she takes six months to respond to him. Says he is at Warren, Arkansas attending court and collecting money. Reports that people in Warren are getting over the political excitement which has been the absorbing topic of conversation. Claims they are ending the talk and preparing for war.

GLC00686.05

10 November 1863

Morse, N.S. (fl. 1862-1864)

Newspaper

Title: Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 27, no. 309 (November 10, 1863)]

Subjects include General Expectation of a Battle in the Vicinity of Chattanooga, Forces Now Occupy Knoxville, Tennessee, Sherman to Command in Tennessee, Meade to Advance Again, The Federals Occupying Charleston, Capture of Bragg's Forage Train, From Charleston - Progress of the Bombardment, Taylor's Victory Over Banks. An editorial extolling the virtue of Washington to serve where needed without regard to position or title makes application of the Revolution to the Civil War in the hope of extinguishing jealousy and envy in sacrifice. A long letter by C.P.

GLC05959.07.03

4 March 1865

Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)

Pamphlet

Title: Inaugural address. March 4, 1865.

Printing of Lincoln's historic second inaugural address which he delivered on the steps of the Capital 4 March 1865. This is the official edition printed by the U. S. Government Printing Office.

GLC04958

4 March 1865

Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)

Broadside

Title: The Inaugural address of President Abraham Lincoln delivered at the National Capitol, March 4, 1865.

Contemporary printing of Lincoln's second inaugural address. Printed in dark blue ink. Title is in large, bold type with the text of the address in double columns underneath.

GLC06044

6 March 1865

Earle, John Milton (1794-1874)

Newspaper

Title: Worcester daily spy [Vol. 20, no. 55 (March 6, 1865)]

Printing of Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address (given March 4th) and news about the inaugural ceremony and events. Inaugural on column 1 of first page. The famous quote is misprinted - "with malice toward no one." Also includes articles on Civil War news, such as the capture of Confederate General Jubel Early's forces by Union General Philip Sheridan. Other news included local news, congressional updates, advertisements, and public postings.

GLC08625

6 March 1865

Raymond, Henry Jarvis (1820-1869)

Newspaper

Title: The New York times. [Vol. XIV, no. 4195 (March 6, 1865)]

One newspaper issue of the New York times, dated March 6, 1864. Prints news of Abraham Lincoln's inauguration ceremony and his inaugural address. Other main articles detail events of the Civil War, such as the capture of Confederate General Jubel Early's forces by Union General Philip Sheridan, the occupation of Charlottesville by the Union troops, and news that Confederate General Robert E. Lee is cooperating with Union General William T. Sherman. Other printed material includes auction sales, public notices, employment postings, and advertisements.

GLC08822.01

11 March 1865

Greeley & McElrath (1841-1866)

Newspaper

Title: New York weekly tribune [Vol. XXIV, no. 1226 (March 11, 1865)]

Printing of the text of Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address and news about the inaugural ceremony and celebrations. Also includes news on the Civil War, local and international news, and updates on Congress. Other printed material includes advertisements, public postings, market value information.

GLC08624