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Bennett, James Gordon, 1795-1872 New York herald. [no. 10464 (April 23, 1865)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08428.09 Author/Creator: Bennett, James Gordon, 1795-1872 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: 1865/04/23 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 58 cm, Width: 40 cm Order a Copy

Account of Lincoln's funeral in Philadelphia and neighboring towns. Report on New York's preparation for Lincoln's funeral including the funeral program. Also announces that hostilities are suspended between General William T. Sherman and General Joseph Johnston.

Bennett, James Gordon, 1795-1872
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891

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