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A pair of issues: the inauguration & death of President W. H. Harrison...
A pair of issues: the inauguration & death of President W. H. Harrison...
Item # 705650
April 13, 1841
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, North Carolina, March 26 and April 13, 1841 A nice pair of issues of the same title with the inauguration of President William Henry Harrison, and his death report one month later.
March 16: the entire front page and over half of page 2 is taken up with the: "Inaugural Address of Gen. William Henry Harrison, March 4, 1841". This is followed by the: "Vice President's Address". Page 3 has an editorial headed: "The (Inaugural Address" and a nearly full column report headed: "The Inauguration" with details on the various ceremonies.
April 13: all columns on pages 2 and 3 have wide, black mourning rules for the death of President Harrison. Page 2 has: "Death of Gen. Harrison" with the official report beginning: "An all-wise Providence having suddenly removed from this life, WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, late President of the United States, we have thought it out duty...to make this afflicting bereavement known to the country...". Also: "Report Of The Physicians" and: "The Office of President".
Both issues are 4 pages, have scattered foxing, March 16 has a small piece from a margin affecting nothing, generally good condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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