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April 10, 1865
I have really enjoyed the theater lately. I find it to be so full of life and joy it makes me smile just to think about it. My wife and I are attending on the 14th. We were lucky enough to receive a box seat. I haven't told my wife yet, I want it to be a surprise. You see dear diary it is also our wedding anniversary that night and I want it to be special.

April 12, 1865
The most terrible news has reached me. My sister has fallen ill and she is requesting that I come and visit her one last time. They were special seats therefore the tickets are automatically given to another man. I must go tell the clerk at Ford's Theater we will not be attending.

April 14, 1865
Today would have been the day my wife and I would be going to the theater that evening. I have to admit that I am glad to be with my sister, but the tickets never leave my mind. Who dear diary, do you suppose received those tickets?

April 15, 1865
Oh my goodness where those my tickets.

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