The President Died at 22 min. past 7 o'clock this Morning.

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April 15, 1865, LEWISTON DAILY EVENING JOURNAL, Lewiston, Maine, Fine. Vol. 4, No. 308, 21" x 15.5", 6-column layout, 4 pages. First report of Lincoln's death and detailed coverage of the Assassination. Secretary Stanton's bulletin from the War Department to Major General Dix, issued April 15th at 8 A.M. announces: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN DIED THIS MORNING AT TWENTY-TWO MINUTES AFTER SEVEN O'CLOCK.." Other stories include: "Heartrending Particulars of the Assassination," "The Last Official Acts of the President," and "Particulars of the Death of Pres. Lincoln. All pages have black mourning borders. Scattered foxing throughout; otherwise, Fine.

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$The President Died at 22 min. past 7 o\'clock this Morning.$