Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872 The New York tribune. [Vol. XXV, no. 7501 (April 21, 1865)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08430.12 Author/Creator: Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: 21 April 1865 Pagination: 8 p. ; 53.5 x 39.5 cm Order a Copy
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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