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Wonderful Civil War letter from Charles A Cross. Letter is dated April 19, 1865, Richmond, Va. Cross is in the Army, in the 'care of Lient. A Marshall'. In part, 'Dear Brother Emmanuel: .. We got the sad news today in the Richmond Whig that President Lincoln has been assassinated..Now that is indeed a sad calamity that has befallen the country..' Hand written on both sides with minor creases. Lincoln content increasingly difficult to find. 18 x 27 inches. Beautifully professionally matted and framed. Piece has back of document copied, so you can view both sides.