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Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869 The New York times. [Vol. XIV, no. 4195 (March 6, 1865)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08822.02 Author/Creator: Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: 6 March 1865 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 54 cm, Width: 39 cm Order a Copy

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.

Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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