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Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:55:04 -0400
To: "Stephen Goldman"
From: "Edward C. Papenfuse"
Subject: February 5, 1865 issue of the New York Herald
Cc: edp@maryland.gov,robs@maryland.gov,chrisk@maryland.gov
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Steve:
Would you have a copy, or know where we would get an original/facsimile of the February 5, 1865 issue of the New York Herald? It has the only known account of Lincoln visiting Annapolis (he walked from the train depot to the Naval Academy dock.
Hope all is well and that we got everything back to you that I borrowed. The gift of a print of the broadside is still pending. I am saving it for an auspicious occasion and will let you know in advance.
All the best,
Ed
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Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:27:48 -0400
From: Jane McWilliams
Subject: Re: Annapolis, 1865
To: Edward C. Papenfuse
Cc: aldisrael@annapolis.gov, jmcwill2@verizon.net, cheevers@usna.edu
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Thanks, Ed. That is a very useful website. Interesting that this was the only time Lincoln came to Annapolis. The city name gets just 5 hits in a search of the site -- two of which have to do with this trip.
I'm still hoping that someone will come up with the New York Herald story.
Jane
On Sep 15, 2007, at 6:32 PM, Edward C. Papenfuse wrote:
I sent this to the person making the inquiry when this all began. If you don't know the source, I thought you might be interested. It was the most comprehensive study of Lincoln's daily life ever undertaken.
Jim:
What is your source for your anecdote? A great story.
On February 2, 1865, Lincoln departed Annapolis aboard the steamer THOMAS COLLYER; and he returned very early on the morning of February 4, aboard RIVER QUEEN. The USNA Museum has a wonderful carved eagle with flags which hung over his stateroom door aboard RIVER QUEEN. There is a great humorous story typical of Lincoln. On a later trip on RIVER QUEEN the captain asked the President how he had slept and the President complained that the bunk was a little too short. So during the day, while the President was ashore inspecting troops, the captain had the crew enlarge the bunk. The next morning when the captain asked the President how he had slept, Lincoln remarked that he had lain awake all night worrying that his body was shrinking.
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:53:58 -0400
To: "Back Creek Books"
From: "Edward C. Papenfuse"
Subject: Re: Annapolis, 1865
Cc: NJWorden@aol.com, emilyo@maryland.gov, jenh@maryland.gov
What we have is listed in our catalogue on line. Use our guide to special collections.
President Lincoln's only visit to Annapolis: He arrived here
by rail from Washington on the evening of February 2, 1865 and boarded a
steamer for Ft. Monroe, Virginia. His return brought him here early on the
morning of February 4, and he then took the train back to Washington. I
wonder if members know of any sources that might mention this. There
apparently are no Annapolis newspapers from early 1865, or at least there
are none in the Archives, Law Library, or the Bancroft Library.
I suspect there was no mention of the President's visit as I suspect he did nothing but pass through both times. I doubt he even stopped for breakfast on the 4th as he arrived at 7:30 a.m. in the morning and was in Washington by 9:30 a.m.
I assume you have visited the Lincoln day by day web site:
http://www.thelincolnlog.org/view/show_date?day=02&month=02&year=1865
February 2, 1865
President telegraphs Gen. Grant at 9 A.M.: "Say to the gentlemen [Stephens, Hunter, and Campbell] I will meet them personally at Fortress-Monroe, as soon as I can get there." Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses S. Grant, 2 February 1865, CW, 8:256.
Writes check to John G. Nicolay for $20.00. CW, 8:579.
Goes by train to Annapolis, Md., where he boards steamer "Thomas Collyer," and late in evening arrives at Fortress Monroe. Immediately goes on board steamer "River Queen," where Sec. Seward is waiting. Abraham Lincoln to the House of Representatives, 10 February 1865, CW, 8:274-85; Edward C. Kirkland, The Peacemakers of 1864 (New York: Macmillan, 1927), 244.
"The President and Mr. Seward have gone to Hampton Roads to have an interview with the Rebel commissioners,Stephens, Hunter, and Campbell." Welles, Diary.
February 3
President conducts Hampton Roads Peace Conference for four hours in morning aboard "River Queen." Randall, Lincoln, 4:333; Ulysses S. Grant, Personal Memoirs, 2 vols. (London: Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1886), 2:422.
After conference visits with A. H. Stephens and promises to see what can be done to exchange Stephens' nephew. Clarence E. Macartney, Lincoln and His Cabinet (New York: Scribner, 1931), 168; Abraham Lincoln to Charles W. Hill, 4 February 1865, CW, 8:259; Abraham Lincoln to Alexander H. Stephens, 10 February 1865, CW, 8:287.
Leaves Fortress Monroe, Va., for return trip to Washington in "River Queen" at 5 P.M. N.Y. Herald, 5 February 1865.
[Irwin withdraws $37.74 from Springfield Marine Bank to pay Lincoln's taxes. Pratt, Personal Finances, 178.]
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February 4
At 7:30 A.M. President leaves Annapolis, Md., following overnight trip up Chesapeake Bay from Hampton Roads, Va., on "River Queen." Arrives Washington about 9:30 A.M. Washington Chronicle, 6 February 1865.
Orders Lt. John A. Stephens (CSA), nephew of A. H. Stephens and prisoner of war on Johnson's Island to report in person to White House. Abraham Lincoln to Charles W. Hill, 4 February 1865, CW, 8:259.
Transmits to Senate information on condition of Mexico and case of French steamer "Rhine." Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 4 February 1865, CW, 8:259-60.
Cabinet meets in special session to hear reports of President and Sec. Seward on Hampton Roads Conference. Welles, Diary.
At 04:24 PM 9/6/2007, you wrote:
Dear Jennifer,
Does the Archives hold any Annapolis newspapers from early 1865? I am trying to locate any mention of President Lincoln's passage through Annapolis en route to Ft. Monroe, Virginia on February 2 and return here on February 4 of that year. Any suggestions?
Best regards,
Rock Toews
Post Office Box 3540
Annapolis, MD 21403, U.S.A.
Tel. 410-626-1363
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2007/09/20
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PDF of Transcription uploaded
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:09:44 -0400
To: edp@mdarchives.state.md.us
From: Leslie Frazer
Subject: Article dropped of by Richard Israel
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Ed,
Attached is a pdf of an article that Richard Israel dropped off for you this afternoon. He said the article relates to a flurry of emails recently about the one day that Abraham Lincoln was in Annapolis. In the article from the New York Herald (first paragraph on the second page), it states that Lincoln "... walked from the depot to the boat, something over half a mile...".
Mr Israel also asked me to let you know that, in February 2008 (the date closest to Lincoln's birthday), he is going to propose a resolution to celebrate Lincoln's 200th birthday in 2009 with a ceremonial Walk in Lincoln's Footsteps.
Leslie
PDF of Transcription uploaded to ADD NOTES
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2007/09/25
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From: "Edward C. Papenfuse"
Subject: Lincoln's Walk
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The accounts of Lincoln's Walk that we have seen to date are from two sources, the New York Herald and the New York Times (I supplied Dick Israel with a copy of the latter). The New York Herald account is a transcript on a subscription only web site where there is no image of the original paper. No one, as far as I know, has seen the original account in the Herald except the transcriber. The NY Times account is a summary of a report that first appeared in the Washington Star and it is possible that the Herald account is based upon the Star as well. Those interested in the account of the walk would do well to find the original account in the Star and test its reliability.
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2007/10/10
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Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:58:05 -0400
To: fharmstrong@wvculture.org
From: "Edward C. Papenfuse"
Subject: New York Herald, February 1865
Cc: jenh@maryland.gov
Dear Fred:
We have been trying to locate originals of the New York Herald for February, March, and April 1865 for some time. February contains an article on a visit by Lincoln to Annapolis with details recorded nowhere else (said to be the February 5th issue).
This evening while searching with Google I ran across your nicely designed web site which indicates that you have the Herald in the original as bound volumes.
http://www.wvculture.org/history/newspapers/bound.html
Would you be willing to lend us the volume containing the February, March, and April issues for scanning (we would give you free copies of the scans and return the volumes in good order)? We would cover all costs of transportation, and insurance.
Any assistance you could give us in this matter would be very much appreciated.
Ed Papenfuse
State Archivist
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2007/10/09
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Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2007 19:03:34 -0400
To: "Guy Heilenman"
From: "Edward C. Papenfuse"
Subject: Re: FW: Re: February 5, 1865 issue of the New York Herald
Cc: jenh@maryland.gov,edp@maryland.gov
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Guy:
Thanks.
Can you put me in touch with whomever bought the two issues. I would like to have copies if at all possible.
Ed
At 10:56 AM 10/8/2007, you wrote:
Hello Ed,
I did respond immediately, but unfortunately I sent it to
'edp@maryland.gov'. Please see the e-mail response below. Unfortunately
this coverage is not available.
Best wishes,
Guy
-----Original Message-----
From: Guy Heilenman [mailto:guy@rarenewspapers.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 9:57 AM
To: 'edp@maryland.gov'
Subject: RE: Re: February 5, 1865 issue of the New York Herald
Hello Ed,
We do have coverage of the Peace Conference in a NY Herald dated
2/6/1865, but it does not have the Lincoln content you were looking for.
Our 2/4 and 2/5 issues have already been sold. Thanks for checking with
us.
Best wishes,
Guy
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-----Original Message-----
From: Edward Papenfuse [mailto:edp@maryland.gov]
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 8:59 AM
To: guy@rarenewspapers.com
Cc: edp@maryland.gov
Subject: FWD: Re: February 5, 1865 issue of the New York Herald
Any assistance you can give us in tracking down an original of this
newspaper account of Lincoln's walk in Annapolis would be much
appreciated.
Ed Papenfuse
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Stephen Goldman"
Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:55:39 -0400
Dear Ed:
I'm sorry but I do not have that issue. I checked the NY Tribune from
that date and do not see the event you are interested in.
Try Tim Hughes Rare Newspapers @ 570-326-1045
Steve Goldman
----- Original Message -----
From: Edward C. Papenfuse
To: Stephen Goldman
Cc: edp@maryland.gov ;
robs@maryland.gov ;
chrisk@maryland.gov
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 6:55 AM
Subject: February 5, 1865 issue of the New York Herald
Steve:
Would you have a copy, or know where we would get an
original/facsimile of the February 5, 1865 issue of the New York Herald?
It has the only known account of Lincoln visiting Annapolis (he walked
from the train depot to the Naval Academy dock.
Hope all is well and that we got everything back to you that I
borrowed. The gift of a print of the broadside is still pending. I am
saving it for an auspicious occasion and will let you know in advance.
All the best,
Ed
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Congratulations to Dick Israel who tracked down the transcript of the February 5, 1865 New York Herald. While I still think I am right about Lincoln not walking to the train on his return trip, Dick found one reporter who said he walked to the boat on his way out of Annapolis.
Historians need to admit when they are mistaken in their assumptions .... Let me be among the few.
I would like to see the original newspaper article, however. Anyone seen a copy? The Library of Congress and the College of William and Mary have copies/film.
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Ed et al. David Haight, a retired teacher who lives in my neighborhood and who does research for me, found the article
in the New York Hearld for Feb. 5, 1865 about Abraham Lincoln's
walk through Annapolis in the afternoon of February 2d, 1865.
As the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth will occur on Feb. 12th, 2009
and as the Feb. 2d journey to the boat and the return were
apparently the only occasions Lincoln was here should we be
organizing a local committee to commemorate this event as part of
the bicentennial observance of Lincoln's 200th birthday in 2009?
The committee might consider placing a suitable historical marker
near the site of the railway station, (in the vicinity of the present
Loews Hotel on West Street) and organizing a "walk in Lincoln's
footsteps" with a talk on the event at St. John's or the Academy.
Any Comments or other ideas? I expect to introduce a resolution
on this at the City Council meeting of Feb. 11th, 2008. Dick Israel
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PDF of article uploaded to ADD NOTES
New York Times, February 5, 1865
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Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:43:26 GMT
From: "Edward Papenfuse"
Subject: New York Herald for February 12 (Feby 2 account of Lincoln's Annapolis Walk); Washington Star volume bought on EBAY
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The 'Ask a Librarian' at the LC was most helpful (Gary Johnson). He will be checking the microfilm of the Herald to see if the article is readily identifiable. I may go there this weekend to secure a scan of the article from the film.
I have also ordered the original from their remote storage and will have it scanned by the PD services of the LC.
PS to Leslie:
We need to follow up with the woman? who bought the Washington Star volume on ebay for this period. I want to borrow and scan what she bought. You an Emily should work on getting the volume to us as best you can.
Ed
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From:
Sent 2/27/2008 10:37:29 AM
To: edp@maryland.gov
Subject: Library Question [Question #3272670]
Hello Ed Papenfuse
Library of Congress - Newspaper and Current Periodical Room has received your question. You will receive an e-mail message with the answer as soon as possible.
[Question]: I would like to see the originals of the New York Herald for February 1865, particularly the issue for February 12.
According to your listing of originals in remote storage you have:
New York City NY Herald 8975 ...1-3/1865...
I would like to see the originals.
Gary Johnson was most helpful in locating the film which I will also want to review.
Let me know when I can arrange to view the originals. I expect that I will want to arrange for your imaging services to scan the whole issue if it contains the article on Lincoln's walk through Annapolis.
Sincerely,
Ed Papenfuse
To check the status or the history of your library question(s), go to:
http://www.questionpoint.org/crs/servlet/org.oclc.ask.PatronDirect?&language=1&email=edp@maryland.gov&qid=3272670
Thank you for contacting the Reference Librarians in the Newspaper and Current Periodical Room at the Library of Congress. We attempt to answer all reference questions sent to us in five (5) business days (Monday-Friday). If you wish to send another question to the Library of Congress that cannot be answered by our formats (Newspapers, including back issues on microfilm; U.S. federal and state documents; documents of international organizations, e.g., the United Nations; or current periodicals less than two years old, please go to our online help desk at < http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib > and choose the appropriate category.
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Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2007 19:07:01 -0400
To: "F. J. DuCoin"
From: "Edward C. Papenfuse"
Subject: Re: Message from eBay Member
Cc: jenh@maryland.gov,leslief@maryland.gov
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Many thanks.
If I don't hear from you in that time frame, I will take the liberty of emailing you. This is a very important collection that has fallen under the radar of every institution that I contacted. There seems to be no other copies anywhere.
Ed Papenfuse
Leslie:
Please put a tickler note on the calendar so that I do not forget.
Ed
At 12:05 PM 10/9/2007, you wrote:
Ed,
Thanks for your inerest. I will certainly allow the state archives to scan this, but not until after I receive it. I want to see it and note its condition. After I get it I will contact you and you can make arrangements to have it sent and returned to me. If you do not hear from me agwin in about ten days to two weeks, please feel free to email me again.
Fran DuCoin
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Dear magical5,
The Washington Star Weekly appears to be a unique item not available in any public research institution. Would you permit the Maryland State Archives to scan the paper before it is delivered to you? We would supply the you with scans and cover all expenses of transportation.
Ed Papenfuse
Maryland State Archivist
350 Rowe Boulevard
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
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PDF Uploaded of NY Herald scans
From: "Gary M Johnson" garyjoh@loc.gov
Sent 2/27/2008 2:09:40 PM
To: edp@maryland.gov
Subject: New York Herald, February 5, 1865, p. 1
Mr. Papenfuse,
References were found in the New York Herald (February 5, 1865, p. 1,
cols. 1 & 5) to President Lincoln's quick trips through Annapolis while he
was traveling from Washington to Hampton Roads and back. Attached are
scans of column 5, masthead, and column 1.
Gary Johnson
Newspaper & Current Periodical Room
Library of Congress
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To: "Gary M Johnson" garyjoh@loc.gov
Cc: ,
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:50:37 GMT
From: "Edward Papenfuse"
Subject: Re: New York Herald, February 5, 1865, p. 1
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Many thanks for the scans.
My notes from the transcript are as follows:
Lincoln Walk Account from the New York Herald, February 5, 1865?
purports to be a transcript of despatches published in the NY Herald, February 5, 1865 (Sunday), but the very first despatch is dated the 8th (I suspect that is an error and meant to be the 3rd.
The despatches were attributed to:
N. Davidson
and are from the Steamer Thomas Colyer which carried Lincoln to the Peace Conference aboard the River Queen at Fortress Monroe.
Davidson writes that he happened to be on board the Colyer when Lincoln arrived unexpectedly "yesterday" (Thursday the 2nd?).
[Secretary of State William Seward left Annapolis for the conference on Wednesday the first (on January 31, Tuesday, Secretary Stanton went to Baltimore to attend a lecture by Henry Ward Beecher.]
"He, therefore, left Washington yesterday, arriving at Annapolis at one p.m.. He immediately proceeded on board the steamer Thomas Colyer, supposed to be the fastest in the world, an she was ordered to run to Fortress Monroe as soon as possible. The illustrious passenger was entirely unexpected, and was only accompanied by two personal attendants, Messrs. Smith and Forbes. Neither of his secretaries werewith him, and he walked from the depot to the boat, something over half a mile, being guided by Captain Blodgett, Post Quartermaster. ... The Colyer sailed from Annapolis at twenty minutes to two p.m., February 2, with the President and attendants, Mr. George Colyer, of New York, Captain Samuel Colyer, Captain P. Elmendorf, Mr. Edward Fields, clerk, your correspondent, who accidentally happened to be on board, and the usual crew."
They arrived at 22 minutes past 10 (Thursday the second?). Lincoln retired to the Indian Queen; Davidson filed (telegraphed) his story at 8 p.m (Friday the third?)
Reporter and Lincoln were back in Washington on Saturday the Fourth, early in the morning.
I would very much like to find the issue of the newspaper in which this account appears. It is possible it was also published in the Washington Star around the same time. Any assistance you can give us would be much appreciated.
I suspect the committee that is organizing recreating the walk will want facsimiles of the newspaper account, which if we can locate it on film or in the original we will want scans.
Ed Papenfuse
note to file:
Gary Johnson's phone numbers:
202-707-5208
202-707-3012
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To: "Gary M Johnson" garyjoh@loc.gov
Cc:
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:00:51 GMT
From: "Edward Papenfuse"
Subject: Re: New York Herald, February 5, 1865, p. 1
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I just had a chance to closely review the pdf you sent. You found the issue I am looking for. It is the February 5, 1865 issue of the Herald. The image of the page is cut off just at the point where the walk is about to be described in N. Davidson's dispatch, but up to that point it is verbatim what I have in the transcript.
Would it be possible to get a print/scan of that page from the film at least as far down as what will encompass the whole of his dispatches from the Colyer?
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