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Gov. Seward's letter or the triumph of liberality and justice

A dramatic prison scene, intended to contrast the clemency of New York's Whig governor William H. Seward with the vindictiveness of the Democrat-controlled New York City prison administration. In the interior o... More

A Proclamation by James Y. Smith, Governor of the State of Rhode Islan...

Surrounded by a black mourning border. Printed on page [1] of a single-folded sheet.

Boston Daily Journal, [newspaper]. May 1, 1865.

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The Sun, [newspaper]. New York, April 19, 1865.

Black mourning border employed.

Illustrirte Zeitung, [newspaper]. May 4, 1861.

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[Photograph of William Seward.]

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Behind the scenes during American Civil War

Another venomous attack on the Lincoln administration by the artist of "The Commander-in-Chief Conciliating the Soldier's Votes, no. 1864-31," and "The Sportsman Upset by the Recoil of His Own Gun," (no. 1864-3... More

Dayton Extra Journal, [newspaper]. April 15, 1865.

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[First edition of the emancipation proclamation.]

The rebound of the ball - Public domain book illustration

A satire on the Democrats' defeat in the fall New York state elections, here viewed as a referendum on Van Buren's independent treasury, or "Sub-treasury" system. A large ball labeled "Sub Treasury" is pushed d... More

What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander

The opposition of Northern abolitionists, churchmen, and political figures to enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 is criticized in this rare pro-Southern cartoon. In two panels artist Edward Williams ... More

The members of President Lincoln's cabinet.

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A council of war in '61. [Hall and Perine engraving]

At the President's house Washington, D. C. President Lincoln and members of his cabinet in council with Lieut. Gen. Scott and prominent officers of the Army.

American and Commercial Advertiser, [newspaper]. April 21st, 1865.

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Lincoln and his contemporaries - Public domain drawing

Three scenes showing: Lincoln with Stanton, Seward, Sumner, Douglas, Seymore, and Chase, in 1858; Lincoln and six legislators, with the U.S. Capitol in background, in 1865; and Lincoln standing, with dome of th... More

Public Ledger, [newspaper]. April 26, 1865.

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Public Ledger, [newspaper]. April 26, 1865.

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The rebound of the ball - Public domain book illustration

A satire on the Democrats' defeat in the fall New York state elections, here viewed as a referendum on Van Buren's independent treasury, or "Sub-treasury" system. A large ball labeled "Sub Treasury" is pushed d... More

National calamity! Lincoln & Seward assassinated!!

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[J. S. Smith & Co. copy of the Emancipation Proclamation.]

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[Secretary of State William Seward and a delegation of diplomats at Tr...

Purchase; 2009; (DLC/PP-2009:085) On verso: 1. Wm. H. Seward, Secretary of State; 2. Baron De Stoeckel, Russian Minister; 3. M. Molena, Nicaraguan Minister; 4. Lord Lyons, British Minister; 5. M. Mercier, Fren... More

The fifteenth amendment. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Print showing President Grant sitting at the center of a large table, with several men clustered around, signing the 15th amendment granting that the right to vote cannot be denied on basis of race or color. Fr... More

[William H. Seward, Senator from New York, Thirty-fifth Congress, half...

Illus. in: McClees' gallery of photographic portraits of the senators, representatives & delegates of the thirty-fifth Congress... Washington: McClees & Beck, [1859], page 44. Each item includes subject's origi... More

William Seward - Public domain portrait engraving

Photographic reproduction of engraving shows portrait of William H. Seward, Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln.

Funeral service over Colonel Ellsworth at the White House East Room

Title devised from inscription on verso. Inscribed below image: 8 [officer?], 9 Dr. Pyne, 6 Lincoln, 7 Seward; 1 General Scott, 2-3 General Officers, 4 Sumner, 5 Reporters, Sentries 71st reg. Gift, J.P. Morgan,... More

The fifteenth amendment. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Print showing President Grant sitting at the center of a large table, with several men clustered around, signing the 15th amendment granting that the right to vote cannot be denied on basis of race or color. Fr... More

Lincoln and his contemporaries - Drawing. Public domain image.

Three scenes showing: Lincoln with Stanton, Seward, Sumner, Douglas, Seymore, and Chase, in 1858; Lincoln and six legislators, with the U.S. Capitol in background, in 1865; and Lincoln standing, with dome of th... More

Wilke's Spirit of the Times, [newspaper]. April 22st, 1865.

Wilke's Spirit of the Times, [newspaper]. April 22st, 1865.

Proclamation of freedom millions! The emancipation proclamation.

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The Rail candidate. - Public domain portrait print

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Train Extra! Right of free speech! George Francis Train arrested in Fa...

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The Evening Telegraph, [newspaper]. April 15, 1865.

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The Richmond Times, [newspaper]. April 21st, 1865.

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Public Ledger, [newspaper]. April 26, 1865.

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Public Ledger, [newspaper]. April 26, 1865.

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Illustrirte Zeitung, [newspaper]. May 4, 1861.

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Experiments on the tight rope - Political cartoon, public domain image

A figurative portrayal of Whig candidate Winfield Scott's failure in the 1852 presidential contest, attributed by the artist to his alliance with abolitionist interests. Scott is hoisted aloft via a pulley sys... More

[Preliminary emancipation proclamation.] during American Civil War

President Lincoln dead. Assassinated in the theatre at Washington last...

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[Secretary of State William Seward and a delegation of diplomats at Tr...

Purchase; 2009; (DLC/PP-2009:085) On verso: 1. Wm. H. Seward, Secretary of State; 2. Baron De Stoeckel, Russian Minister; 3. M. Molena, Nicaraguan Minister; 4. Lord Lyons, British Minister; 5. M. Mercier, Fren... More

The fifteenth amendment. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Print showing President Grant sitting at the center of a large table, with several men clustered around, signing the 15th amendment granting that the right to vote cannot be denied on basis of race or color. Fr... More

The Dubuque Daily Times, [newspaper]. April 16th, 1865.

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A fish out of water - Political cartoon, public domain image

Cartoon showing fish, with head of Hamilton Fish on fly "U.S. Senate" on fishing line of William Seward, being netted by Thurlow Weed. No. 1657. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research... More

The cabinet at Washington. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Periodical illustration showing President Lincoln seated at a table with his cabinet officers. Illus. from: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 237 (1861 July 13), p. 437. Gift; Joel Goldstein and Elinor Goldstein; 200... More

Funeral service over Colonel Ellsworth at the White House East Room

Title devised from inscription on verso. Inscribed below image: 8 [officer?], 9 Dr. Pyne, 6 Lincoln, 7 Seward; 1 General Scott, 2-3 General Officers, 4 Sumner, 5 Reporters, Sentries 71st reg. Gift, J.P. Morgan,... More

American and Commercial Advertiser, [newspaper]. April 21st, 1865.

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The Sun, [newspaper]. New York, April 19, 1865.

Black mourning border employed.

General orders no. 233. - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

Buffalo Commerical Advertiser, [newspaper]. April 17, 1865.

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The last card. Tip overthrown - Public domain book illustration

A satire on the controversy surrounding charges of election fraud against New York State tobacco inspector James B. Glentworth and other Whigs during the election of 1838. The allegations were made two years l... More

Emancipation Proclamation. Carpeter's great national picture, The Eman...

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A magnificent offer to a magnificent officer

A cartoon ridiculing Whig nominee Winfield Scott as the pawn of New York antislavery senator William Seward. A member of the "Whig Committee" kneels before Scott and offers him a crown and a bag of money marked... More

New York Tribune, [newspaper]. June 16, 1860.

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The Rail Splitter, [Newspaper]. August 25, 1860 and October 4th, 1860.

No. 2 is a photocopy (positive). Edited by C. Leib. No more published.

American and Commercial Advertiser, [newspaper]. April 15th, 1865.

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Public Ledger, [newspaper]. April 22, 1865.

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Important news by telegraph. - Public domain broadside, Library of Con...

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Quartette from the new opera of the "Whig celebration at Lundy's Lane....

Winfield Scott's controversial performance as commander in the War of 1812 battle at Lundy's Lane turned to account by the artist in this parody of the general's candidacy in 1852. The battle of Lundy's Lane ag... More

The great surrender America surrenders the great commissioners - Engla...

Photograph shows reproduction of montage with portrait photographs of heads of John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, James Murray Mason, John Slidell, and William H. Seward on caricature drawings of bodies at seashor... More

A fish out of water - Political cartoon, public domain image

Cartoon showing fish, with head of Hamilton Fish on fly "U.S. Senate" on fishing line of William Seward, being netted by Thurlow Weed. No. 1657. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research... More

Illustrirte Zeitung, [newspaper]. May 4, 1861.

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The Sun, [newspaper]. May 8, 1865.

The Great exhibition of 1860. - Public domain broadside, Library of Co...

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President Lincoln & cabinet / lith. of J.H. Bufford.

Print shows Abraham Lincoln, bust portrait, facing right, at center, surrounded by bust portraits of members of his cabinet, clockwise from top, "Simon Cameron, Secy. of War", "Salmon P. Chase, Secy. of the Tre... More

Funeral service over Colonel Ellsworth at the White House East Room

Title devised from inscription on verso. Inscribed below image: 8 [officer?], 9 Dr. Pyne, 6 Lincoln, 7 Seward; 1 General Scott, 2-3 General Officers, 4 Sumner, 5 Reporters, Sentries 71st reg. Gift, J.P. Morgan,... More

The Rail Splitter, [Newspaper]. August 25, 1860 and October 4th, 1860.

No. 2 is a photocopy (positive). Edited by C. Leib. No more published.

Lincoln and his contemporaries - Public domain portrait drawing

Three scenes showing: Lincoln with Stanton, Seward, Sumner, Douglas, Seymore, and Chase, in 1858; Lincoln and six legislators, with the U.S. Capitol in background, in 1865; and Lincoln standing, with dome of th... More

The Sun, [newspaper]. November 21, 1863.

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Illustrirte Zeitung, [newspaper]. May 4, 1861.

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Illustrirte Zeitung, [newspaper]. May 4, 1861.

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[Print of Lincoln's cabinet based on Carpenter painting.]

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Lloyd's new political chart, 1861. American Civil War 1861-1865.

With a map of the United States showing the free states, border states, cotton states, and territories in different colors. Portrait of Washington in oval, flanked by battle scenes surmounting general text with... More

Proclamation. [Presidential powers to grant reprieves and pardons.]

Emancipation proclamation of President Abraham Lincoln, freeing the sl...

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The New York Herald, [newspaper]. October 13, 1860.

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The fifteenth amendment. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Print showing President Grant sitting at the center of a large table, with several men clustered around, signing the 15th amendment granting that the right to vote cannot be denied on basis of race or color. Fr... More

The great surrender America surrenders the great commissioners - Engla...

Photograph shows reproduction of montage with portrait photographs of heads of John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, James Murray Mason, John Slidell, and William H. Seward on caricature drawings of bodies at seashor... More

A big blue bottle fly in the web

Another swipe at Whig candidate Winfield Scott's manipulation by antislavery Whigs Seward and Greeley. Here, Scott is a fly caught in a large web, spun by spiders Greeley (left) and Seward (right). Scott excl... More

New York Tribune, [newspaper]. June 16, 1860.

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The Rail Splitter, [Newspaper]. August 25, 1860 and October 4th, 1860.

No. 2 is a photocopy (positive). Edited by C. Leib. No more published.

American and Commercial Advertiser, [newspaper]. April 19th, 1865.

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By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. [Nav...

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Public Ledger, [newspaper]. April 22, 1865.

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Public Ledger, [newspaper]. April 17, 1865.

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The Sun, [newspaper]. April 17th, 1865.

The Dubuque Daily Times, [newspaper]. April 16th, 1865.

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The Dubuque Daily Times, [newspaper]. April 16th, 1865.

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American and Commercial Advertiser, [newspaper]. April 22th, 1865

The Standard, [newspaper]. April 22, 1865.

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The New York Herald, [newspaper]. April 22nd, 1865.

American and Commercial Advertiser, [newspaper]. April 18th, 1865.

Auburn Daily Advertiser and Union, [newspaper]. April 15th, 1865.

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Auburn Daily Advertiser and Union, [newspaper]. April 15th, 1865.

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The Sun, [newspaper]. May 8, 1865.

Wilke's Spirit of the Times, [newspaper]. April 22st, 1865.

American and Commercial Advertiser, [newspaper]. April 17th, 1865.

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"Nobody hurt." [song.] - Public domain American music sheet

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The Following are the headings of the (Sunday) morning, New York Heral...

The New York Herald, [newspaper]. October 13, 1860.