Eulogy On Abraham Lincoln, June 1, 1865: With The Proceedings Of The City Council On The Death Of The President (1865)

""Eulogy on Abraham Lincoln, June 1, 1865: With the Proceedings of the City Council on the Death of the President"" is a book written by George Ware Briggs in 1865. The book is a tribute to the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, who was assassinated on April 14, 1865. The author, Briggs, was a member of the City Council of Boston, and he delivered the eulogy on Lincoln at a meeting of the council on June 1, 1865. The book contains the full text of Briggs' eulogy, which praises Lincoln for his leadership during the Civil War and his efforts to abolish slavery. It also includes the proceedings of the City Council on the death of the President, which provide a detailed account of the council's response to the assassination and the arrangements made for Lincoln's funeral. Overall, ""Eulogy on Abraham Lincoln, June 1, 1865: With the Proceedings of the City Council on the Death of the President"" is a historical document that offers insight into the way that Lincoln was mourned and remembered in the immediate aftermath of his death. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, particularly the Civil War era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.