329

&#40;Lincoln, Abraham&#41; <I>The Richm

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
&#40;Lincoln, Abraham&#41; <I>The Richm
Extremely rare issues of <I>The Richmond Times</I>, being the first two issues published in the former Confederate capital after it was occupied by Federal troops, 4pp each, 19&#34; x 11½&#34;. Very good; some toning and wear to small areas. The first issue contains detailed reports of &#34;The Great Tragedy! Particulars of the Assassination! The President&#39;s Death-Bed Scene! Funeral Ceremonies&#34;; &#34;The evacuation of Richmond. A Complete History,&#34; etc. The second issue contains &#34;The President&#39;s Remains. Their Removal to Illinois. Condition of Mr. Seward. Address of President Johnson,&#34; as well as information about the assassination and the arrest and questioning of various people, including the actress Laura Keene, who was arrested and then discharged. Richmond was evacuated on 2 April 1865. On 3 April Federal troops under Major General Godfrey Weitzel received the city&#39;s surrender and occupied it. These two issues of the newly-published <I>Richmond Times</I> are of great historic interest.