Pamphlets
This sub collection of the Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana consists of approximately 900 pamphlets.
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Oration on the life and character of Henry Winter Davis, Delivered in the hall of the House of Representatives, February 22, 1866.
John A. J. Creswell
This pamphet is an oration on the life and character of Henry Winter Davis, Delivered in the hall of the House of Representatives, February 22, 1866
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The Nation's Loss: a Discourse upon the Life, Services, and Death of Abraham Lincoln ...
Hiram P. Crozier
Delivered at Huntington, L.I., April 19th, 1865.
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Speech of Hon. James R. Doolittle, of Wisconsin, on the Lincoln-Johnson Policy of Restoration: Delivered in the Senate of the United States, January 17, 1866.
James Rood Doolittle
This pamphlet contains the speech of Hon. James R. Doolittle, of Wisconsin, on the Lincoln-Johnson Policy of Restoration.
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Lettres d'un oncle A son neveu sur le gouvernement des Etats-Unis. : Pouvoir Legislatif. Pouvoir executif. Pouvoir judiciaire des Etats. Constitution des Etats-Unis
Thomas Wiltberger Evans
In French. Includes a table of contents.
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Address on the life and character of Abraham Lincoln, by the Hon. Richard S. Field. Delivered before the Legislature of New Jersey, February 12, 1866.
Richard Stockton Field
Resolutions and correspondence.
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Remarks of Hon. Jas. A. Garfield, of Ohio, in the House of Representatives, April 14, 1866, in memory of Abraham Lincoln.
James A. Garfield
Contains a transcript of the speech given before the House of Representatives.
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Vindication of Judge Advocate General Holt, from the Foul Slanders of Traitors, their Aiders, Abettors, and Sympathizers: Acting in the Interest of Jefferson Davis.
Joseph Holt
Concerning the charge of withholding recommendation for mercy in the case of Mrs. Surratt.
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Suffrage in the District of Columbia: Speech of Hon. William D. Kelley of Pennsylvania, Delivered in the House of Representatives January 10, 1866.
William Darrah Kelley
"The House having under consideration the bill extending the right of suffrage in the District of Columbia--"
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Suffrage in the District of Columbia: speech of the Hon. Glenni W. Schofield, of Pennsylvania, in the House of Representatives, January 10, 1866.
Glenni William Scofield
This pamphlet contains the speech of the Hon. Glenni W. Schofield, of Pennsylvania, in the House of Representatives, January 10, 1866 concerning suffrage in the District of Columbia.
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A few passages in the life of Dr. Francis Tumblety, the Indian Herb Doctor : Including His Experience in the Old Capitol Prison, to which He was Consigned with a Wanton Disregard to Justice and Liberty, by Order of Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War : also Journalistic and Documentary Vindication of His Name and Fame, and Professional Testimonials Respectfully Inscribed to the American Public.
Francis Tumblety
Kidnapping of Dr. Tumblety. By order of the Secretary of War of the U. S. [with illus.]. Dr. Tumblety had been arrested the previous year for alleged complicity in the assassination of President Lincoln.
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Reward for the Capture of Booth: (to accompany bill H.R. no. 801) ... Mr. Hotchkiss, from the Committee of Claims, made the following report.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Claims.
This pamphlet is a report to the House of Representatives on the fairness and propriety of the distribution of the rewards offered for the arrest of Jefferson Davis and the conspirators to murder President Lincoln.
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Assassination of Lincoln : July 1866, Ordered to be Printed : Mr. Boutwell, from the Committee on the Assassination of Lincoln, made the Following Report ...
United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary.
Title continues: The Committee on the Judiciary, to whom were referred the resolutions of the House ... instructing the committee to inquire into the nature of the evidence implicating Jefferson Davis and others in the assassination ... make the following preliminary report thereon ...
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Resolution ... Tendering the Thanks of Congress to the Workingmen of Lyons, France, who presented a silken flag in memory of the late President Lincoln, and intended to be displayed at the ceremonies of Congress on the thirteenth of February last.
United States. Congress United States. Congress House
For the concurrence of the Senate.
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Distribution of rewards for arrest of assassins of President Lincoln. Message ... Mar. 5, 1866.
United States. President Johnson
March 6, 1866. - Laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
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Awards for the Capture of Booth and Others.: Letter from the Secretary of War, in Answer to a Resolution of the House of 10th instant
United States. War Department.
Includes report on rewards for arrest of Lewis Payne, G.A. Atzerodt and Jefferson Davis.
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Das Verh{uml}or der Meuchelm{uml}order und Verschworenen wegen der Ermordung des Pr{uml}asidenten Abraham Lincoln, und der Mordanschl{uml}age auf den Vice-Pr{uml}asidenten Johnson und das ganze Cabinet : das Interessanteste s{uml}ammtlicher bekannten Verh{uml}ore, enthaltend die vollst{uml}andigen Zeugenaussagen, nebst den Argumenten der Rechtsanw{uml}alte auf beiden Seiten, dem Verdikt der milit{uml}arischen Commission, getreuen Abbildungen und zuverl{uml}assige Lebensbeschreibungen s{uml}ammtlicher Meuchelm{uml}order, Verschw{uml}orenen und anderer Personen, die mit ihrer Verhaftung und dem Beh{uml}or in Verbindung standen.
Translation of: Trial of the assassins and conspirators for the murder of Abraham Lincoln. Yellow illustrated wrappers, with portrait of Mrs. Surratt on front, and execution scene on rear. There are several missing pages in this pamphlet.
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Death of President Lincoln : Public Meeting in Boone County, Missouri.
From the Columbia Missouri statesman, April 28, 1865. Includes an address by William F. Switzler, resolutions presented by James S. Rollins, and a letter from Missouri Governor Thomas C. Fletcher. Text within black border. A public expresson of grief and mourning and support for the Union, from the heart of Missouri's ""Little Dixie,"" a stronghold of slavery and Southern sympahies, and at the time of Lincoln's assassination a near-lawless region dominated by bushwhackers, vigilantes and state militia men. The proceedings, held in the courthouse in Columbia, included remarks by Col. William F. Switzler (1819-1906), journalist, Missouri historian and editor of the Columbia Missouri Statesman, and a series of resolutions composed by Prof. John Lathrop, president of the meeting, all of which express deep respect for the murdered President and sorrow for the nation's loss, and a firm commitment to the Union. According to Switzler's own ""History of Boone County"" (1882, p. 474) "" the proceedings of this meeting were published in a large costly volume, issued by order of Congress - a distinction not given to any other county meeting in the Union.""
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God bless Abraham Lincoln! :a solemn discourse /by a local preacher.
For general distribution at five cents per copy.
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Indianapolis to Chicago: Special funeral Train for the Escort of the Remains of our Late president, Abraham Lincoln : Leave Indianapolis at 12 night, April 30th, 1865. Arrive at Chicago at 11 a.m. May 1st ...
The time and regulations are by order of D.C. McCallum, Brev. Brig.-Gen. director and gen'l manager Mil. R.R., U.S. Rules and regulations signed by W.F. Reynolds, Pres. L. & I.R.R. [Lafayette and Indianapolis Railroad], B.F. Masten, Sup't. L., N.A. & C.R.R. [Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Railroad Co.], R.N. Rice, Gen. Sup't. M.C.R.R. [Michigan Central Railroad Company]--p. [3]. Monaghan 570; not in Stern. Contains detailed timetable, and ""Rules and regulations"" for the journey. Title and text in mourning borders.
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In Memoriam, Abraham Lincoln: Assassinated at Washington, April 14, 1865, Being a Brief Account of the Proceedings of Meetings, Action of Authorities and Societies, Speeches, Sermons, Addresses and Other Expressions of Public Feeling on Reception of the News, and at the Funeral Obsequies of the President, at Buffalo, N.Y.
Includes anecdotes from the days following President Lincoln's death.
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In Memoriam, Abraham Lincoln: Assassinated at Washington, April 14, 1865, Being a Brief Account of the Proceedings of Meetings, Action of Authorities and Societies, Speeches, Sermons, Addresses and Other Expressions of Public Feeling on Reception of the News, and at the Funeral Obsequies of the President, at Buffalo, N.Y.
Includes anecdotes from the days following President Lincoln's death.
