Military Telegraph of R. O'Brien, April 17, 1865

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United States Military Telegraph of R. O'Brien, Goldsboro, to Genl. Dodge, April 17, 1865
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States that President Lincoln was assassinated on the night of the 14th while in his box at Ford's Theater. Gives details of the night, including the attack on Seward, and asks that Dodge not make the information public at the present time.
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United States Military Telegraph.

By Telegraph from Goldsboro
Dated April 17, 1865
To Genl. Dodge

Genl,
I regret to have to
tell you that president Lincoln
was assassinated on the night of
14th while in his box at Fords
Theatre. The assassin shot him
through the head and leaped out
of the box brandishing a dagger
and shouting Sic Simfor Tirrannis,
The president lived about 2 hours,
at the same time an assassin
entered Secy Sewards house and stabbed
him several times it is hoped he
will recover but his son Fredrick
was mortally wounded, Do not
make this justice for present.
R. O’Brian

[Transcription Team: Kara C., Avery T., Austin G., Madison R., Tyler S.]
[New Hampton Middle School]
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United States Military Telegraph of R. O'Brien, Goldsboro, to Genl. Dodge, April 17, 1865

Description

States that President Lincoln was assassinated on the night of the 14th while in his box at Ford's Theater. Gives details of the night, including the attack on Seward, and asks that Dodge not make the information public at the present time.
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O'Brien, R.
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April 17, 1865
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