Abraham Lincoln - Memorial Address Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln By George Bancroft / SOLD

Abraham Lincoln - Memorial Address Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln By George Bancroft - Inventory Number: POL 293 / SOLD

American historian and statesman, George Bancroft, was chosen by Congress to deliver a special eulogy for President Lincoln on February 12, 1866. Bancroft addressed both Houses and spoke about the "Life and Character" of the President.

This booklet includes a transcription of Bancroft's speech as well as an appendix of Congressional meetings and letters generated after the first news of the President's death in 1865.

Inscribed in pencil on the interior cover “Humphrey Bower” 

Inventory Number: POL 293 / SOLD