^#1541 ^Lot 1599 Lincoln Assassination

ALS signed “Col. R. E. Cook,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 9.5, April 15, 1865. Letter to Major J. T. Daniels. In full: “You will immediately cause all your Pickets along line of Railroad to be instructed to arrest all persons attempting to pass the lines with or without passes who are not known to be trustworthy. The President and Secretary of State were assassinated last night and doubtless the assassins will attempt to escape through the lines which must be prevented if possible.” Missing lower left corner and some scattered light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition.