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Notice of the Death of Abraham Lincoln by Gideon Welles

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Notice of the Death of Abraham Lincoln by Gideon Welles

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Notice of the Death of Abraham Lincoln by Gideon Welles

1p, measuring 5.125" x 8", Washington, D.C., dated April 15, 1865. General Order No. 51, written by Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. The sheet has flattened folds and light toning. Creased corners. Very good overall.

The document announces the death of President Abraham Lincoln, reading in part: "The Department announced with profound sorrow to the officers and men of the Navy and Marine Corps, the death of ABRAHAM LINCOLN, late President of the United States. Stricken down by the hand of an assassin on the evening of the 14th instant, when surrounded by his family and friends, he lingered a few hours after receiving the fatal wound, and died at seven o'clock twenty-two minutes this morning…" With docketing on verso, reading: "Order announcing the assassination of President Lincoln on the 14th inst."

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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