Telegram : ms. : Washington, D.C., to William Radford, 1865 Apr. 27.

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Telegram : ms. : Washington, D.C., to William Radford, 1865 Apr. 27.

Telegram from Secretary Gideon Welles advising the commander of the North Atlantic Squadron that since John Wilkes Booth has been killed, special orders for the search for him have been revoked.

1 item (1 p.) ; 26 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6732863

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