Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Lincoln, Abraham. Opinions on 'Slavery,' and 'Reconstruction of the Union,' As Expressed by President Lincoln. New York: Printed for the Union Congressional Committee by John A. Gray and Green, 1864
Series 5 is the largest series in the collection. It contains printed matter by and about national government, politics, and politicians. Many works were produced as partisan campaign literature during the tumultuous presidential elections of 1864, 1868, and 1872. Most such items promote the Republican Party’s views and candidates. The series is arranged by publication date, then by author and title. Within the same year, works without authors precede works with authors.
Lincoln, Abraham. The Opinions of Abraham Lincoln, Upon Slavery and Its Issues: Indicated by His Speeches, Letters, Messages, and Proclamations. New York: Union League of America, 1864
Series 5 is the largest series in the collection. It contains printed matter by and about national government, politics, and politicians. Many works were produced as partisan campaign literature during the tumultuous presidential elections of 1864, 1868, and 1872. Most such items promote the Republican Party’s views and candidates. The series is arranged by publication date, then by author and title. Within the same year, works without authors precede works with authors.
The Lesson of the Hour: Justice As Well As Mercy, A Discourse Preached on the Sabbath Following the Assassination of the President, in the Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C. by John Chester, 1865
The first series comprises two folders of eighteenth century printed works on slavery, abolition, emancipation, the assassination of President Lincoln, post-war reconstruction of the Union, civil rights, and African re-settlement of former slaves. Arrangement within the series is chronological.