President Lincoln's entry into Richmond, Va. [hand colored]


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MSS1218_B070_I421 and dams:171123
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Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 70
Call Number:
MSS 1218
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Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
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Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.68 x 05.62 inches
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Recto: President Lincoln's entry into Richmond, Va. (From Leslie's Weekly - copyrighted); Verso: No. 93. President Lincoln's entry into Richmond, Va. [Courtesy Leslie's Weekly - Copyrighted] On April 4th, 1865, the day after the burning and evacuation of Richmond, President Abraham Lincoln entered the former Capitol of the Confederate States. He came up James River from City Point, where he had been in conference with Gen. Grant, and was driven through the streets of the stricken city to the former residence of Jefferson Davis, at 12th & Clay Streets. The appearance of the Great Emancipator aroused the enthusiasm of the negro population to the highest pitch, and he was greeted with demonstrations of the greatest joy. Published by Southern Bargain House, Richmond, Va. All rights reserved. Post card, Place stamp here, Domestic one cent, Foreign two cents. Beautiful and historical Richmond, Va. series, For address only. A 11743
About This Item
Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.68 x 05.62 inches
Note:
This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Description / Abstract:
Recto: President Lincoln's entry into Richmond, Va. (From Leslie's Weekly - copyrighted); Verso: No. 93. President Lincoln's entry into Richmond, Va. [Courtesy Leslie's Weekly - Copyrighted] On April 4th, 1865, the day after the burning and evacuation of Richmond, President Abraham Lincoln entered the former Capitol of the Confederate States. He came up James River from City Point, where he had been in conference with Gen. Grant, and was driven through the streets of the stricken city to the former residence of Jefferson Davis, at 12th & Clay Streets. The appearance of the Great Emancipator aroused the enthusiasm of the negro population to the highest pitch, and he was greeted with demonstrations of the greatest joy. Published by Southern Bargain House, Richmond, Va. All rights reserved. Post card, Place stamp here, Domestic one cent, Foreign two cents. Beautiful and historical Richmond, Va. series, For address only. A 11743
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B070_I421 and dams:171123
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 70
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu