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Lot 3258



1861, 3¢ rose (65), tied by quartered cork duplexed with "Washington D.C. Apr 24" c.d.s. on buff cover to Canisteo, N.Y., original letter datelined "Camp near Pettersburg, Va., Apr the 21, 1865" only a week after Lincoln's murder with interesting content, "The murder of President Lincoln caused considerable excitement in the Army. It was a cold blooded murder and if the guilty ones are found, they will have to swing."; F.-V.F. and interesting content concerning Lincoln's assassination.
Estimate $300 - 400

 
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