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(FUNERAL OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN)

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(FUNERAL OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN)
<b>115. (FUNERAL OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN) </b>Rare War Department order setting forth the details of the funeral procession of Abraham Lincoln, 4pp. 8vo., Washington, Apr. 17, 1875, issued by the Secretary of War and signed in type by Asst. Adj. Gen. William A. Nichols. The order is headed: "<i>OFFICIAL ARRANGEMENTS at Washington for the funeral solemnities of the late ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States, who died in the Seat of Government, on Saturday, the 15th day of April, 1865</i>". Beneath is described the order of the procession, headed by cavalry, artillery, Marines and two regiments of infantry. At the bottom of the first page is a simple diagram showing the location of the hearse and pallbearers, followed by members of the Senate and House, military officers, the President's family, Andrew Johnson and cabinet, and so on. A rare printed order, in fine condition. <b>$300-500</b>