Washington, D.C., USA — 10 November 1860
Three unknown objects flying over the Capital
Just about sunset several witnesses observed an object “the size of a balloon” moving with great rapidity in a south-westerly direction: “Notwithstanding the light of day was still strong and clear, the illumination of the object was brilliant and distinct (…) We heard, while gazing at this wonder, that two similar ones had passed previously. The one we saw, after moving south-westerly, at an angle with the path of the sun, took a course directly west, and straight from us; fading gradually and very rapidly until lost from sight.
Source: Washington D.C. Herald and Brooklyn Eagle, front page, Friday 16 November. 1860. 468. Case: W422