EDWARD EVERETT CIVIL WAR GETTYSBURG ORATOR MOURNING ORDER For Sale

An Original Civil War Union Army Mourning General Order issued at the War Department, Washington January 16, 1865 announcing the death of Edward Everett and ordering the War Dept and all US military posts and arsenals to display their flags at half staff, by order of the Secretary of War. Everett was America\'s greatest orator who, although a political opponent of Lincoln in 1860, shared with Lincoln the ability to be friendly rivals. Lincoln allowed Everett to precede him in addressing the throng at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery in 1863. 1p 8 x 5\" ptd w black mourning margin. 2 punch holes in left margin, age spots , edge wear VG Overall. Comes w bio info.Everett was one of America\'s great patriots and his passing was widely mourned.

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