Archive Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
XI.2.2000.21 |
Object Name |
Pamphlet |
Title |
In Memoriam |
Scope & Content |
This booklet/pamphlet encompasses several sections titled: Farwell Speech To his Springfield Friends on setting out for Washington. Proclamation of Emancipation, By the President of the United States. Address at Gettysburg, November 19, 1863. The Inaugural Address of President Abraham Lincoln, Delivered in the National Capitol, March 4th, 1865. A Poem Recited by Mr. Lincoln. Oh! Why should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud? This "In Memoriam" booklet, once owned by Cornelius Weygandt (of Germantown, Philadelphia), includes several speeches and orations given by President Lincoln. The different pieces were compiled and published by Trent, Filmer & Co. in 1865. The section identified as "A Poem Recited by Mr. Lincoln," is the poem entitled "Mortality" by William Knox. |
Dates of Creation |
May 1865 |
Creator |
Trent, FIlmer & Co. |
Extent of Description |
1 volume |