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Newspaper article from The Indianapolis Journal, dated May 16, 1897. The article recounts the flight, pursuit, capture and subsequent death of assassin John Wilkes Booth.

Newspaper clipping entitled "Freedom and Nationality." In the article, the author describes the 14th Michigan Infantry.

Nashville (Tenn.)

Newspaper article from the Lansing Journal, dated February 3, 1888. This article announces the death of Old Buckskin, a veteran Civil War horse, who lead the pursuing party that captured assassin John Wilkes Booth. Old Buckskin belonged to Lieut. L.B. Baker from 1862-1888.

Saginaw Courier-Herald newspaper clipping dated March 20, 1890. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article describes the lecture provided by Lt. L.B. Baker regarding the Booth manhunt.

The Gazette, Pennsylvania newspaper clipping dated February 7, 1882. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article recounts the Booth manhunt from the Garrett homestead.

Newspaper clipping from the New York Herald regarding the status of the Union Army.

Washington, D.C.

Star And Times newspaper clippings dated July 25, 1895. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article describes Lt L.B. Baker on his lecture circuit.

Ingham County News newspaper clipping dated February 16, 1888. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article states the lecture Lt. Luther Byron Baker gave at M.E. Church.

Ingham County Newspaper Clipping dated May 18, 1887. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article recounts Lt. L.B. Baker's story of the Booth manhunt.

The Daily Inter Ocean newspaper clipping dated December 24, 1887. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article recounts the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth, his horse, and the diary of Booth.

The Evening Express, Rochester newspaper clipping dated April 28, 1865. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article describes further information regarding the capture and death of John Wilkes Booth.

Newspaper clipping from 1939 with a photo from "Ye Olde Photograph Album" of Turner Street in 1917 in Lansing, Michigan. Article is from The State Journal.

Ingham County (Mich.)

Lansing Republican newspaper clipping dated December 23, 1879. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article recounts the history of the manhunt from Lt. L.B. Baker.

Newspaper clipping from the New York Herald regarding the assassination of President Lincoln. Dated April 15, 1865.

Lansing Republican newspaper clipping dated December 24, 1879. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article recounts the history of the manhunt from Lt. L.B. Baker.

Ingham County Democrat and Coopersville Observer newspaper clippings dated between 1888-1889. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The articles describe the lectures provided by Lt. L.B. Baker about the Lincoln Assassination and the capture of John Wilkes Booth.

The Evening News, Detroit newspaper clipping dated February 22, 1890. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article provides a narrative of the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth told by Lt. L.B. Baker.

Newspaper article in the Seattle Post, dated June 6, 1897 reminiscing on the eve of President Lincoln's assassination by John Wilkes Booth and Booth's subsequent flight. The writer of the article describes his own account of witnessing the deaths of four suspected co-conspirators.

The Grand Rapids Daily Democrat newspaper clipping dated May 31, 1889. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article recounts the capture and death of John Wilkes Booth, described by Lt. L.B. Baker.

Newspaper clipping describing action at Knoxville, Tenn. The article mentions Cornelius Byington being captured and having his leg amputated. He died shortly after these events.

Knoxville (Tenn.)

Los Angeles Sunday Times newspaper clipping dated February 2, 1890. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article recounts the events after the asssasination at Ford's Theater with Captain William Williams.

Newspaper article regarding General Lee's surrender. Narrative told by "Sam", an escaped slave, and recounted by George D. Sidman.

The Sunday Morning Chronicle newspaper dated April 16, 1865. The newspaper is published one day after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, announcing the details of the event. The newspaper also covers the current status of the war.

Chicago Tribune newspaper clipping dated February 17, 1889. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article documents the Booth manhunt and is told by L.B. Baker.

Soldiers' Bulletin newspaper clipping dated March 31, 1888. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article describes Leonard W. Volk, a sculptor, and personal friend of Abraham Lincoln.

The Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper dated May 23, 1865. The newspaper contains articles that cover the events following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and capture of John Wilkes Booth, as well as the status of the war.

Harper's Weekly, A Journal of Civilization magazine page dated December 29, 1866. The magazine describes the capture of John H. Surrat, an accomplice of John Wilkes Booth.

Newspaper clipping regarding George D. Sidman receiving the medal of honor and his service during the civil war. Not dated.

Newspaper clipping dated September 27, 1889. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article provides a corrected history of the capture of John Wilkes Booth, provided by Lt. L.B. Baker.

Newspaper clipping from The Daily Inter-Ocean newspaper, dated December 24, 1887. This article introduces readers to Lieut. L.B. Baker and his trusty steed, Old Buckskin. The article deals with Baker's account regarding the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth.

Hillsdale Standard newspaper clipping dated April 13, 1886. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article recounts the story of the Lincoln Assassination and the Booth manhunt.

Newspaper photograph of George D. Sidman. Not dated.

Soldiers' Bulletin newspaper clipping dated March 1, 1885. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The articles retells the story of the Booth manhunt and conspirators.

Newspaper clipping of the poem "To the Thirteenth Infantry" written by Mrs. Kenyon. In pencil, it states: "read at the annual reunion of the 13th at Kalamazoo, Mich., October 1905.

Newspaper article regarding George Bassett and Samuel Scott's stay in a Nashville Hospital during the Civil War.

Nashville (Tenn.)

Ogemaw County Herald & West Branch Times newspaper clippings dated January 24, 1890. The clippings are in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The articles provide insight on the lectures given by Lt. L.B. Baker.

Newspaper clipping from the New York Herald regarding the assassination of President Lincoln. Dated April 15, 1865.

Newspaper article from The Indianapolis Journal, dated 1897. The clipping recounts the flight of assassin John Wilkes Booth after shooting President Lincoln as well as additional details of his escape per official sources that either saw or encountered the man.

Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper clipping dated May 23, 1865. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article describes the capture of David Herold.

The Rochester Evening Express newspaper dated April 28, 1865. The newspaper contains articles that cover the events following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and capture of John Wilkes Booth, as well as the status of the war.

Undated newspaper clipping describing the pursuit, capture, and death of John Wilkes Booth according to Oliver Lonkey.

State Republican newspaper clipping dated December 9, 1886. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article recounts the escape of John Wilkes Booth and his pursuit by Lt. L.B. Baker.

Newspaper clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article recounts John Wilkes Booth's escape after events at Ford's Theater.

State Republican newspaper clipping dated November 23. 1889. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article provides a brief history of the origin and development of the Secret Service.

Lansing Republican newspaper clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article recounts the true history of the capture and killing of John Wilkes Booth, told by Lt. L.B. Baker.

Grand Rapids Eagle newspaper clipping dated May 31, 1889. The clipping is in a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article is told by L.B. Baker and recounts the manhunt he led to capture John Wilkes Booth.

Newspaper clipping regarding the status of Major Cornelius Byington.

Undated newspaper article from The Minnesota Journal discussing the mysterious disposal of John Wilkes Booth's body.

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