Object Type: Folder
In Folder: Manuscript Collections
Atlanta Constitution newspaper clipping from a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article recounts new information regarding the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth.
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 Progressive Thinker newspaper dated February 14, 1891. The newspaper describes the relationship between Charles Chiniquy and President Abraham Lincoln.
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.
Letter from L.B. Baker to his brother Henry dated September 3, 1864. In this letter, Luther Byron describes his overall health as well as J. Stannard Baker's orders to Old Ream's Station. He briefly mentions the rumors of a regimental change, the results of the Democratic National Convention, and goes into detail of soldier and officer morale.
Letter from L.B. Baker to his sister Luthera dated December 9, 1864 from the Headquarters of the 2nd Brigade, Kautz Cavalry Division. In this letter, Luther Byron unveils his potential move to cavalry division and where to send him mail. He also updates the status of his brother, J. Stannard Baker, as well as personal matters and updates Luthera on military news.
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.
Letter from L.B. Baker to his brother Henry Baker dated May 21-22, 1864. In this letter, Luther describes his activities in a camp near Portsmouth, VA, as well as fighting and raids taking place near Richmond, VA.
Richmond (Va.), Portsmouth (Va)
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.
Letter from L.B. Baker to his brother Henry dated June 6, 1863. In this letter, Luther Byron discusses his desire to return home and being together with his family. He also states that his brother, J. Stannard Baker, has become an officer and that his headquarters remains in Washington D.C.
Letter from L.B. Baker to his sister Luthera dated December 9, 1864 from the Headquarters of the 2nd Brigade, Kautz Cavalry Division. In this letter, Luther Byron discusses home life and his daily business with officers and soldiers. He continues to praise President Lincoln, reports on the status of battles, and mentions Sherman's operations in the South.
Georgia
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.
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.
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.
Letter from L.B. Baker to his brother Henry dated October 9, 1864 from the Headquarters of the 2nd Brigade, Kautz Cavalry Division. In this letter, Luther Byron address the capture of his brother, J. Stannard Baker, at Libby Prison, but then goes into great detail about his latest comabt experience commanded by Colonel Spear and lasting eight days.
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.
The Rochester Evening Express newspaper dated April 27, 1865. The newspaper contains various articles dealing with the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War.
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.
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.
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper dated May 13, 1865. The newspaper descibes in great deal the events of the President Lincoln's assassination, as well as his funeral around the United States.
Baltimore American newspaper clipping dated January 21, 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 recounts the story of the days after the assassination of President Lincoln.
Charles County
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.
