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[historybuff22]

I haven't purchased ANY Lincoln assassination-related ephemera in the past 20 years because I can't afford them anymore. I got lucky in 1985 when I went to an auction in downtown Manhattan at one of the major U.S. Auction houses. I had the winning bid of $60 for 5 stereo views; Two of Lincoln's home draped in mourning, One of the Lincoln vault that Lincoln was placed first, One of Lincoln's home not draped for mourning, and one of a Lincoln floral tribute. For $105 I also purchased a diary of a woman that lived in Washington City in 1865. Each date from April 14 to July 7 had an entry Lincoln-related- "The president was shot tonight." "President Lincoln died this morning." and right on through the Conspirators hung! In 1995 I lucked out on eBay and was high bid for a letter written by a sister, who lived in Washington City, to her brother in the Union Army. It was filled entirely with details about the assassination and dated Sunday, April 16, 1865. My high bid was $35.

Rick Brown
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