April 15, 1865 Lincoln Assassination Newspaper, Lewiston, Maine — This complete four-page Lewiston Daily Evening Journal from April 15, 1865 contains extraordinary news and intelligence from less than 24 hours after Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth. Secretary Stanton’s bulletin from the War Department to Major General Dix, issued April 15th at 8 a.m. announces: “ABRAHAM LINCOLN DIED THIS MORNING AT TWENTY-TWO MINUTES AFTER SEVEN O’CLOCK…” — making this a first report on Lincoln’s death. Other stories include “Heartrending Particulars of the Assassination,” “The Last Official Acts of the President,” and “Particulars of the Death of Pres. Lincoln”. All pages have black mourning borders. April 15, 1865 issues are becomes extremely scarce, especially at a three-figure price (most are four figures). Aside from scattered foxing throughout, this particular issue is in extremely nice condition. Click the image above to browse photos. Guaranteed authentic and complete.
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