Richmond Whig, April 14, 1865, Union Occupation Newspaper Printed the Day Lincoln Was Assassinated

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American History, Featuring the Property of N. Flayderman & Co. by Cowan's Auctions

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Lot Description

Richmond Whig, Richmond, VA, April 14, 1865. 8pp, 12 x 18 in. Civil War newspaper printed by Union Occupation forces in the former Confederate capital city of Richmond on the very day that President Abraham Lincoln was to be assassinated at Ford’s Theater in Washington, DC. The issue contains a prominent front page headline, The Pursuit of Lee, and a prominent back page headline, The Surrender of Lee’s Army. It relays a great deal of information on the surrender of CSA General Lee to Union General Grant at Appomattox Court House, VA, and thus the end of the Civil War.

Condition

Text has lightened. Water staining throughout, as well as some light spotting. Top edge uncut. Some wear along perimeter, including some short tears, creases, light chipping along edges. Light horizontal and vertical folds.
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