April 8th Autographs, Manuscripts, Books & Photography
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The earliest known observance of Lincoln's birthday occurred in Buffalo, New York, in either 1873 or 1874. Julius Francis (d. 1881), a Buffalo druggist, made it his life's mission to honor the slain president. He repeatedly petitioned Congress to establish Lincoln's birthday as a legal holiday.
The pamphlet is part of a petition based in Buffalo, New York to honor Lincoln on the twelfth day of February in the form of a legal holiday. The pamphlet is about 8 3/8" x 5 1/2" in size. Some parts of the pamphlet are cut. C 1878
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Pamphlet for Very Early Petition to Commemorate Lincolns Birthday
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