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by the managing director of Ford's Theater,
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who invites him for a drink.
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Booth replies, "Anything to drive away the blues."
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On Tuesday, April 11th, faithful to his promise,
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Lincoln speaks from the north portico of the White House.
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Journalist Noah Brooks holds a candle to illuminate Lincoln,
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and to provide light by which to read.
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Mary Todd Lincoln is present,
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along with her friend Clara Harris,
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and seamstress and confidante,
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the former slave, Elizabeth Keckley.
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Lincoln surprises the crowd by outlining