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April 22, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1863  

* West Virginia declared a state

Page 4 has the declaration by Abraham Lincoln that West Virginia will be its own state.  The proclamation is signed ABRAHAM LINCOLN in block letters.
Eight pages, small binding holes on the left margin, very good condition.