Black bordered Lincoln funeral order

One page "General Orders No. 69" from the War Department dated April 17, 1865 announcing that the War Department and the Military will all be closed

"..on Wednesday next, the day of the funeral of the late President of the United States.."

The order goes on to state that the flags will be half staff and that all forts and the Military Academy will fire a 21 gun salute at 12:00 noon. All by the order of the Secretary of War. Order measures roughly 5" x 7" and has foxing and wear as shown in the scan. A very rare authentic period order relating to the tragic death of President Lincoln.

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