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President Lincoln's War: A Short Story
“ I was sitting in the box next to Lincoln. He seemed to be in a happy mood, since he laughed at the production. I myself was having a jolly time, until I heard a gun shot. I stood and saw Mary Todd Lincoln screaming and holding Lincoln’s limp hand. He was slumped forward, revealing a wound on the back of his skull. His assassin jumped off the balcony, breaking his leg! Guards went to seize him, but he drew his weapon again and fled out the back exit! I watched as he made his getaway on a horse, and saw he wasn't alone. April 5th was a terrible day for our country, just when the fighting stopped too. This day will forever be branded in my mind, the day President Lincoln was assassinated by my own neighbor, the actor.”

Signed, Joseph
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