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September 21, 1881
THE CHRISTIAN UNION, New York, Sept. 21, 1881 

* James A. Garfield death (assassination)

The front page begins: "Long before this paper reaches our readers the telegraph will have conveyed to them the sad news of President Garfield's death, which occurred Monday night..." with more. Plus another article beginning: "The President's death was quiet & peaceful. It had not been thought by the physicians that the night would witness any change..." with more details (see). Complete in 24 pages, measures 10 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches, nice condition.