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Earle, John Milton (1794-1874) Worcester daily spy [Vol. 20, no. 55 (March 6, 1865)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08625 Author/Creator: Earle, John Milton (1794-1874) Place Written: Worcester, Massachusetts Type: Newspaper Date: 6 March 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 61 x 46 cm. Order a Copy

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.

Earle, John Milton, 1794-1874
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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