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Much on the death of President Harrison: just 31 days in office...
Much on the death of President Harrison: just 31 days in office...
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April 10, 1841
UNIVERSAL YANKEE NATION, Boston, April 10, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison death
Beneath the masthead is; "The Largest Paper In All Creation", which was not true, but it is quite large, measuring 27 by 33 inches before being opened.
It's historic as well as nearly a full column on page 3 is taken up with articles headed: "Death Of The President" which begins: "The event which has been for some days feared, has now transpired. President Harrison is no more!..." with further details.
Then further on: "General Harrison Dead!!" "The End of A Great and Good Man" with further particulars. Yet another article headed: "Death of President Harrison".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various folds and creases, the folder size noted is for the issue folded twice.
Category: Pre-Civil War