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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.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated June 13, 1863. In this letter, he describes life at a Union Hospital, reminisces about past times in Michigan, and comments on public opinion in the north about the war.

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.

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.

Black and white postcard from approximately 1908 showing the west side of Main Street in Athens, Michigan.

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.

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.

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.

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

Newspaper clipping about the meeting of Capt. Henry Albert Potter and Sergt. Walter S. Cole from 1903.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated June 18, 1864. In the letter, Henry describes his current mood and health. He mentions the Presidential Election and the politics of the current candidates. Henry believes Lincoln should be reelected, and fears any other candidate will represent a divide North and inspire the Confederate troops.

Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated December 26, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his father's health, finances, his health, mules, and receiving the newspaper.

Newspaper clipping from the Milwaukee Sentinel regarding the capture of Jefferson Davis.

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

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated November 23, 1863. In the letter, Solomon asks Amanda to cut out the draft list from the local newspaper so he can inquire on who is joining the war. He also asks about his son, Hiram, and his work, hoping that does not enlist in the army. 

Our Camp Journal from the 26th Michigan Infantry dated October 15, 1863.

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.

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated May 10, 1864. In the letter, Solomon mentions that his son, Hiram, is at the camp with him. He inquires about news at home and he hopes to be back in the fall, and includes a newspaper clipping of the battles his regiment have fought in.