Abraham Lincoln "First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation before the Cabinet" engraving, 1866
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- Oversize Folder 1
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Large format engraving by A. H. Ritchie. The engraving was derived from Francis B. Carpenter's 1864 painting entitled "First Reading of The Emancipation Proclamation Before the Cabinet." Lincoln is surrounded by members of his cabinet: Edwin Stanton, Salmon B. Chase, Gideon Welles, Caleb B. Smith William H. Seward, and Edward Bates.
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Special Collections and ArchivesJames G. Leyburn LibraryWashington and Lee University204 W. Washington StreetLexington, VA 24450
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- This collection is open for research use.
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- The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source.