Handwritten statement on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, 1865 May 17
Item
Identifier: A2019-097-003
Content Description
Handwritten statement on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln dated May 17, 1865. This handwritten preamble and resolution by Benjamin Dean of the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, expresses the Supreme Council’s sympathy over the death of the recently assassinated President.
Dates
- Creation: 1865 May 17
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials in this collection may be governed by copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Please contact the Archivist regarding permission to publish material.
Extent
1 item/s ; 9 3/4" x 7 11/16" ; 25 x 20 cm.
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
Subject
- Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 (Person)
- Scottish Rite (Masonic order) (Organization)
Topical
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository
Contact:
33 Marrett Road
Lexington MA 02421 US
(781) 457-4109
33 Marrett Road
Lexington MA 02421 US
(781) 457-4109