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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.
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.
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.
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.
Harper's Weekly, A Journal of Civilization magazine dated April 29, 1865. A majority of the journal covers the assassin of Abraham Lincoln and the latest news of the Civil War.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Harper's Weekly, A Journal of Civilization magazine dated March 9, 1867. The magazine describes the capture of John H. Surrat, an accomplice of John Wilkes Booth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
