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Preamble and Resolutions of the Mercantile Base Ball Club of Philadelphia booklet, 1865 May 08
Preamble and Resolutions of the Mercantile Base Ball Club of Philadelphia booklet
Preamble and Resolutions of the Mercantile Base Ball Club of Philadelphia booklet, 1865 May 08
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Preamble and Resolutions of the Mercantile Base Ball Club of Philadelphia booklet

Date1865 May 08
DescriptionPreamble and resolutions of the Mercantile Base Ball Club on the death of President Lincoln, adopted May 8, 1865. A 10-page booklet of resolutions written as a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln. It includes a list of officers and members. It was written by Lewis L. Houpt, president of the ball club.
Object numberBL-1957-00122-002
Classificationsmanuscripts (documents)
Collection NumberBA EPH 001 Ephemera collection
Dimensions4 x 5.5 in.
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