Rare Lincoln Funeral Relic – Original “Order of the Procession” Broadside, 1865

Rare Lincoln Funeral Relic – Original “Order of the Procession” Broadside, 1865 - Inventory Number: DOC 389

Offered here is a remarkable and exceedingly rare original printed broadside detailing the official “Order of the Procession” for the funeral of President Abraham Lincoln, held in Washington, D.C., in April 1865. This solemn document meticulously outlines the military and civic arrangements for the funeral cortege, listing the pallbearers, military escort, clergy, and order of march for various government dignitaries and officials.

The broadside includes:

   •   Military Escort Instructions: One regiment of cavalry, two batteries of artillery, a battalion of Marines, and two regiments of infantry, along with dismounted and mounted officers from the Marine Corps, Navy, and Army.

   •   Detailed Pallbearers List: Including prominent Senators and Representatives such as Ulysses S. Grant, Simon Cameron, Schuyler Colfax, and Gideon Welles, as well as Vice Admiral David G. Farragut and Rear Admiral W.B. Shubrick.

   •   Civic and Government Participants: Including The President, Cabinet Ministers, Diplomatic Corps, Ex-Presidents, Supreme Court Justices, and members of both houses of Congress.

   •   Processional Route Description: Outlines the precise formation, route, and observances, including a national salute and mourning attire requirements.

Printed in a bold and formal typeface with a black mourning border, this historic artifact is a powerful reminder of the nation’s grief following the assassination of its 16th President. These broadsides were distributed only to officials and dignitaries involved in the funeral and are now extremely scarce survivors of that mournful event.

Condition: Excellent, with sharp text and minimal toning. Professionally preserved and displayed. Housed behind glass, this piece offers a direct and tangible connection to one of the most significant moments in American history.

An extraordinary and museum-worthy relic of national mourning—an irreplaceable piece of Lincoln assassination history.

Comes housed in 12 x 16 riker display case with blue velvet and descriptive card.

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Inventory Number: DOC 389