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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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  • Existence: 1809-02-12 - 1865-04-15

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  • English

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Handwritten statement on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, 1865 May 17

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Identifier: A2019-097-003
Content Description

Handwritten statement on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln dated May 17, 1865. This handwritten preamble and resolution by Benjamin Dean of the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, expresses the Supreme Council’s sympathy over the death of the recently assassinated President.

Dates: 1865 May 17