Solution (in algebraic notation): 1. b4 (threatening Rf5 and Rf1 mate) Rc5+ 2. bxc5 (threatening Rb1 mate) a2 3. c6 (with the same threat as on move one) Bc7 4. cxb7 any 5. bxa8=Q mate (or bxa8=B mate).
The mate is delivered with the pawn which starts on b2.
Originally published in the London Era in 1861.
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