Assassination of the president

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Assassination of the president
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This clipping includes statements by "Major Rathbun" (Henry Reed Rathbone) and actress, Laura Keene. Rathbbone describes in detail the President's box at Ford's Theatre and Miss Keene's statement includes details about what she saw on the night of the assassination from stage area. Also included in this clipping are details about the autopsy of President Lincoln.
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Georgia Historical Society newspaper collection
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Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as defined here. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact the Georgia Historical Society Research Center at library@georgiahistory.com.
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Savannah Republican. "Assassination of the president". Savannah Republican. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 23, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/279

Newspaper from Apr. 23, 1865

Description

This clipping includes statements by "Major Rathbun" (Henry Reed Rathbone) and actress, Laura Keene. Rathbbone describes in detail the President's box at Ford's Theatre and Miss Keene's statement includes details about what she saw on the night of the assassination from stage area. Also included in this clipping are details about the autopsy of President Lincoln.
Source

Georgia Historical Society newspaper collection
Rights

Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as defined here. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact the Georgia Historical Society Research Center at library@georgiahistory.com.
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Savannah Republican
Publisher

Savannah Republican
Date

April 23, 1865