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Crews wrapping up the removal Monday of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time capsule, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said.

Once again, workers believe they have found the 1887 time capsule that was put under the Robert E. Lee pedestal, said Michael Spence, the construction supervisor.

Crews wrapping up the removal Monday of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time capsule, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said.

Demolition crews had been searching for the capsule which was believed to have been laid under the statue in Richmond, Virginia, in 1887.

Demolition crews had been searching for the capsule which was believed to have been laid under the statue in Richmond, Virginia, in 1887.

Crews finishing up the removal of a pedestal where a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee once stood in the middle of Richmond, Virginia have found what appears to be a time capsule that was buried there more than a century ago.

Search to resume for 1887 time capsule under Robert E. Lee monument

Demolition crews had been searching for the capsule which was believed to have been laid under the statue in Richmond, Virginia, in 1887.

Demolition crews had been searching for the capsule which was believed to have been laid under the statue in Richmond, Virginia, in 1887.

Governor Ralph Northam tweeted X-rays of the box and said it would be opened at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday.