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Obituary of Ira Aldridge...
Lincoln to be the capital of Nebraska...
Obituary of Ira Aldridge...
Lincoln to be the capital of Nebraska...
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August 12, 1867
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, August 12, 1867
* Early Lincoln, Nebraska
* Lengthy obituary of well-respected Black actor, Ira Aldridge
Page 5 has a rather sizable obituary for the famed American (and later British) Black actor, Ira Aldridge. See images for details.
A page 3 report headed "The Capital of Nebraska Located" states, in part: "The Commissioners appointed by the Legislature have located the capital of Nebraska in...Lancaster county....
The name of the new capital is called Lincoln..." , plus some other details. Nebraska became a state in 1867.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor printing crease in some of the text, some lite foxing, otherwise in nice condition. 8 pages.
Category: Post-Civil War
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