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Undated newspaper article from The Minnesota Journal discussing the mysterious disposal of John Wilkes Booth's body.
Undated newspaper clipping describing the pursuit, capture, and death of John Wilkes Booth according to Oliver Lonkey.
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.
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.
Undated lecture notes written and delivered by Luther Byron Baker regarding his experience in the pursuit, capture, and death of assassin John Wilkes Booth.
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.
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 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.
Harper's Weekly, A Journal of Civilization magazine dated June 29, 1867. The magazine describes of the trial of John H. Surrat, an accomplice of John Wilkes Booth.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper dated May 20, 1865. The newspaper covers the events of the assassination, the planning of the Booth manhunt, the funeral ceremonies of President Lincoln, and the status of the war.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Letter from L.B. Baker to his brother J. Stannard Baker dated April 17, 1866. In this letter, Luther Byron reveals news to his brother regarding the Booth Manhunt, as well as the reward that was presented for those who were involved. But Luther Byron expresses some concern.
Newspaper clipping dated January 11, 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 contains extracts from John Wilkes Booth Diary found on his person after his death.
Undated lecture notes lectured by Luther Byron Baker and believed to be handwritten by Baker himself. The lecture recounts the events in the pursuit, capture, and death of assassin 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.
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.
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.
