WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field S[ports, Literature and the Stage", New York, March 15, 1862  As was typical with this title, there is much content within relating to sports including a: "Great Billiard Match For The Championship, Between Dudley Kavanaugh of New York, And Michael Foley of Cleveland. Kavanaugh The Victor! The Match Won by 435 Points!"
But the most significant content is a very brief and inconspicuous item near the bottom of page 13 under the "Theatrical Movements--At Home and Abroad" which notes: "Miss Annie Graham is now playing with J. Wilkes Booth at the Holliday street theatre, Baltimore. Miss Lucille Western will succeed Mr. Booth."
It is very rare and quite desirable to find mentions of John Wilkes Booth before his assassination of Lincoln, particularly for theatrical appearances outside of New York City. Collectors have always desired reports of the famous & infamous from long before their names would become commonly known.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 16 inches, damp staining at the bottom quadrant, good condition.