1865 Lincoln Funeral Chicago Harper's Weekly May 20 Garrett's Barn Sultana
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This May 20, 1865, issue of Harper’s Weekly serves as a powerful bridge between the violent end of the Civil War and the start of a new, uncertain era. As the nation followed Lincoln’s funeral train toward its final resting place in Illinois, this edition documented the physical end of the conspiracy and the greatest maritime disaster in American history.
Title: 1865 Lincoln Funeral Chicago Harper's Weekly May 20 Garrett's Barn Sultana
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The End of the Fugitives: The front page provides a visual conclusion to the manhunt for the assassins. It features illustrations of the "Ruins of Garrett's Barn" (where Booth was shot) and "Garrett's House" (where he died), alongside a view of the home of the co-conspirator David Herold.
📜 The Funeral Journey West: This issue documents the mid-point of the funeral train’s journey, highlighting the massive receptions in Cleveland, Ohio, and Chicago, Illinois. These prints show the elaborate temporary structures and catafalques built to honor the fallen president as he returned to his home state.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🚂 The Road to Springfield:
Chicago Reception: A full-page print captures the solemn "Reception of the Remains at Chicago," illustrating the city's immense public mourning.
The Springfield Home: A poignant print shows "President Lincoln's Former Home at Springfield," the modest house he left four years prior, now preparing for his final return.
🚢 The Sultana Disaster:
This issue contains a rare and haunting print of the "Explosion of the Steamer 'Sultana'," which occurred on April 27, 1865. The disaster resulted in the deaths of over 1,100 people—mostly Union soldiers recently released from Confederate prison camps—making it the deadliest maritime wreck in U.S. history.
🎨 Thomas Nast’s "Palm Sunday" (Double-Page Centerfold):
A masterful conceptual centerfold by Thomas Nast. It contrasts two "Palm Sundays": the biblical "Savior's Entry Into Jerusalem" and the historical "Surrender of Gen. Lee and His Army to Lieut. Gen. Grant." This parallel reflected the 19th-century view of the Union's victory as a divine victory for humanity.
⚔️ The Final Gasps of the Rebellion:
The Rebel Ram Webb: Documentation of the "Burning of the Rebel Ram Webb" near New Orleans, one of the last Confederate naval threats.
Savannah Meeting: A print showing a "Meeting of Citizens at Johnson Square, Savannah," depicting the early efforts of Southern cities to reorganize under Union authority.
🏛️ Notable Figures & Memorials:
Valentine Mott: A portrait and tribute to the pioneering American surgeon.
Sing Sing Memorial: A view of the Memorial Arch erected at Sing Sing (Ossining, N.Y.) to honor the passing funeral train.
🗞️ EDITORIALS & SOCIAL DIALOGUE 🗞️
Reconstruction Politics: Features the significant and forward-looking article "The Blacks and the Ballot," discussing the emerging debate over African American suffrage.
The Conspiracy: An article titled "The Assassination Plot" provides contemporary details on the ongoing investigation into Booth’s network.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including all funeral prints, the Sultana illustration, and the Nast centerfold.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from May 20, 1865, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Report: Excellent historical condition. The Nast centerfold and the views of Garrett's farm are particularly sharp, offering a high level of detail for display or research.
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the 161-year-old newsprint.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its centerfold arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1865 Lincoln Funeral Chicago Harper's Weekly May 20 Garrett's Barn Sultana
$195.00