Document from Apr. 17, 1865

Note of J.H. Eldridge, April 17, 1865

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    Note signed J.H. Eldridge, U.S.S. "Delaware" off Point Lookout, Md., to Comdr. Parker, St. Inigoes, Md., April 17, 1865

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    States, "Your telegram of this date is received. I will send the Nansemond immediately . . ." Refers to the hunt for John Wilkes Booth after the assassination of President Lincoln.

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    This item is in the public domain.

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    Eldridge, J. H.. "Note signed J.H. Eldridge, U.S.S. "Delaware" off Point Lookout, Md., to Comdr. Parker, St. Inigoes, Md., April 17, 1865". . Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed March 29, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/638