DID FINIS BATES MEET JOHN WILKES BOOTH IN TEXAS?

[L.C. BAKER]

Finis Langdon Bates ( August 22, 1848 – November 29, 1923 )[1] was a Memphis, Tennessee, lawyer and author of The Escape and Suicide of John Wilkes Booth (1907). In this 309-page book, Bates claimed that John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, was not killed by Union Army Soldiers on April 26, 1865, but successfully eluded capture altogether, and lived for many years thereafter under a series of assumed names, notably John St. Helen and David E. George.
The information we have unearthed will shine new light on Finis Bates claim. It is a must read for the truth seeker. A pdf file is available on the internet for free.
Thanks L.C. Baker

 

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[L.C. BAKER]

The United States Federal Government's War Department of the late 1800s through the early 1900s discredited Finis Bates and treated him like some "LUNATIC" . An educated man that was able to pass the bar exam and become a lawyer. What do you think?

 

[Rebel - KGC]

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The United States Federal Government's War Department of the late 1800s through the early 1900s discredited Finis Bates and treated him like some "LUNATIC" . An educated man that was able to pass the bar exam and become a lawyer. What do you think?

LOL! Like Jack...? ROFL! Jack was a CON!

 

[L.C. BAKER]

LOL! Like Jack...? ROFL! Jack was a CON!

Just wanted a comparison to a real lunatic! LOL
Baker

 

[Rebel - KGC]

Just wanted a comparison to a real lunatic! LOL
Baker

ROFL!

 

[Big Bad John]

Jack is the Man.

 

[Citiboy289]

Interesting how the whole Booth topic always has Tennessee in the trail

 

[Citiboy289]

I thought it was the last capital in Millidgeville GA --- Wasnt Ten under Union control in 1864 ?

 

[L.C. BAKER]

The K.G.C.'s inner sanctum was not located in a confederate state. Although they did have many leading members in the Southern states, Jefferson Davis and John C. Breckenridge and others were just the Kings and Knights of a bigger chess match. They did not chose all of the C.S.A's moves, especially the game changers.
Most of the working craft of the K.G.C.'s hives were located in the Southern States except for the copperheads and spies in the North. Much like a real chess match the Inner sanctum of the K.G.C. made the Kings and Knights move where they wanted from a safe distance. This in no way takes away from their individual leadership qualities that they were selected for.
L.C. Bake

 

[L.C. BAKER]

This is worth watching on youtube. Baker

 

[Citiboy289]

interesting VID LC

 

[L.C. BAKER]

interesting VID LC

I liked it, but I have not read his book. I am going to get a copy just to see what he has for evidence to prove his theory. I may learn something useful.
L.C. Baker

 

[Citiboy289]

Was on YouTube listening to some CCR music and this was in the prompt column Kind of on topic for the general discussion

 

[L.C. BAKER]

Yes, I have seen it before. Very cool that he was still alive then.
L.C. Baker

 

[L.C. BAKER]

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The United States Federal Government's War Department of the late 1800s through the early 1900s discredited Finis Bates and treated him like some "LUNATIC" . An educated man that was able to pass the bar exam and become a lawyer. What do you think?

Does this look like a lunatics ramblings or detective work?/

1:10. Ledger. 1897 - 1913. Belonging to Finis L. Bates and containing pasted-in correspondence, affidavits and newspaper clippings. Correspondents include David A. Dana, General Lew Wallace, John P. Simonton, and E. Norman Lieber. Affidavits include, among others, a statement from J.W.B.'s nephew Junius Brutus Booth, N.J. Anstine, Mrs. E.C. Harper, B. Booth Northrop, and S.S. Dumont. Newpaper clippings include "My True Recollections with John Wilkes, by John H. Surratt" (1989), as well as numerous clippings dated around 1903, pertaining to David E. George's suicide in Enid, Oklahoma. Also included is a 1907 Canadian copyright certificate for "Escape and Suicide of John Wilkes Booth." Includes corresp. (1/25/1898) from H.M. Alden (Harper and Bros.) to Finis L. Bates declining to make an offer for any article or book by John Wilkes Booth. Also affidavit (1/23/1907) by N.J. Anstine as proprietor of the Anstine Hotel in El Revo concerning D.E. George. Includes corresp. (4/27/1900) from E.J. Babcock to Finis L. Bates acknowledgment of letter to Secretary of State by Bates. Document (7/5/1907) copyright certificate (Canadian) for "Escape and Suicide." Affidavit (2/21/1903) by John Wilkes Booth's nephew regarding a tintype of St. Helen and information on the Booth family. Corresp. (9/21/1898) from N.L. Cooper to Finis L. Bates concerning attempts to locate John St. Helen. Corresp. (3/10/1913) from J.A. Cosmes to Finis L. Bates concerning a picture of John Wilkes Booth and the story behind it. Corresp. (12/25/1897) from David A. Dana to Finis L. Bates concerning his acquaintance with John Wilkes Booth and identification of the body. Corresp. (1/17/1898) from David D. Dana to Finis L. Bates stating his conviction that John Wilkes Booth died at Garrett farm. Corresp. (2/17/1898) from David D. Dana to Finis L. Bates containing an account of the pursuit of John Wilkes Booth. Corresp. (1/6/1903) from R.W. Davis to Finis L. Bates concerning his knowledge of Texas specifically the area around Glen Rose. Affidavit (1/22/1903) by S.S. Dumont and B.B. Brown as proprietor and clerk of the Enid Gravel Hotel about David E. George. Corresp. (12/5/1898) from George R. Fitzhugh to Finis L. Bates concerning the Ruggles family. Affidavit (1/23/1903) by Mrs. E.C. Harper regarding George's identity as Booth; see Young, Jessica. Corresp. (1/21/1898) from E. Norman Lieber (Judge-Advocate General) to Secretary of War concerning Bates' letter on the escape of Booth. War Department not interested in pursuing the matter. Corresp. (7/27/1905) from B. Booth Northrop to Finis L. Bates: cannot identify St. Helen tin-type, never having met Booth; expresses feelings regarding the assassination. Corresp. (5/13/1898) from John Simonton (Judge Advocate General) to Finis L. Bates requesting information on the Booth affair "in my private capacity as a citizen." Corresp. (1/27/1898) from Lew Wallace (General) to Finis L. Bates regarding the burial of John Wilkes Booth.

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Box 2. Collected Papers. 1893 - 1957. Including correspondence, manuscripts, and newspaper clippings, from various noted researchers and historians of the Lincoln assassinaiton and Booth. Included is material from Finis L. Bates, Albert J. Beveridge, W.P. Campbell, Richard D. Mudd, James Rees, Leslie Traylor, and James N. Wilkerson.

2:1. Correspondence to Finis L. Bates. 1893 - 1925. Included are letters from H.C. Bell, Frederick A. Demond, Marie Booth Douglas, and William Sheperd. Filed alphabetically. Corresp. (12/18/1914) from H.C. Bell to Finis L. Bates concerning his research on the assassination, specifically interviews with Jesse Gouldman. Corresp. (12/27/1914) from H.C. Bell to Finis L. Bates concerning assassination research and Jesse Gouldman recollections. Corresp. (1/24/1915) from H.C. Bell to Finis L. Bates concerning the Nicholson letter. Corresp. from Bell to Bates concerning the identity of the man shot at Garrett farm. Corresp. (4/13/1925) from Frank W. Collier to Clarence True Wilson containing excerpts from Congressional debate on the death of John Wilkes Booth. Corresp. (4/16/1912) from N.E. Dawson to Finis L. Bates concerning Mrs. Grant's eagerness to leave the city. Corresp. (5/14/1912) from N.E. Dawson to Finis L. Bates concerning Mrs. Grant's eagerness to leave the city. Corresp. (8/25/1922) from Marie Booth Douglas to Finis L. Bates: offer from J.W.B.'s niece to sell the use of her name for $2000. Corresp. (4/26/1923) from Fawcett Publications to Finis L. Bates acknowledging receipt of Bates' "Escape and Rescue." Corresp. (5/7/1921) from John A. Hopkins to Finis L. Bates claiming that his father was told by Garrett that Booth did not die on his farm. Corresp. (6/17/1907) from Walter Hubbell to Finis L. Bates concerning his opinion that George was indeed Booth. Corresp. (5/12/1921) from T.F. Jonah to Finis L. Bates regarding a wide variety of subjects, including the Lincoln assassination and Catholic involvement. Corresp. (10/12/1925) from Odie Minatra to Finis L. Bates regarding his intent to publish of Booth's escape and a request for a copy of the St. Helen tin-type. Corresp. (2/22/1915) from N.H. Nicholson of Enid, Oklahoma to H.C. Bell regarding David E. George. Corresp. (5/27/1904) from A.K. Rogers to Finis L. Bates regarding a man who could have been Booth including 2 photographs of the individual. Corresp. (8/8/1922) from William G. Shepherd to Finis L. Bates: telegram: State terms under which 'Harper's' can take over lease on mummy exhibit. Corresp. (8/27/1922) from William G. Shepherd to Finis L. Bates: "Harper's" to publish a series of articles on the escape of Booth, if the mummy is taken off exhibit. Corresp. (2/26/1921) from George E. Smith to Finis L. Bates asking whether the remains are on exhibit. Corresp. (3/23/1921) from George E. Smith to Finis L. Bates regarding his acquaintance with George in El Reno. Corresp. (2/21/1920) from John W. Starr (collector of Lincolniana) to Finis L. Bates regardng the Lincoln assassination. Corresp. (2/10/1921) from C.H. Thompson to Finis L. Bates regarding his theories on the method of Booth's escape.


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2:2. Correspondence to Mrs. Finis L. Bates. 1924 - 1925. Included are two letters from Mrs. Bates to W.P. Campbell. Includes corresp. (3/19/1925) from Arthur Bates to Mrs. Finis L. Bates concerning theories of a Catholic conspiracy in the Lincoln assassination. Corresp. (2/26/1924) from Mrs. Finis L. Bates to W.P. Campbell regarding Campbell being guilty of violation of copyright laws. Corresp. (11/21/1925) from Mrs. Finis L. Bates to W.P. Campbell enclosing a check for a book. Corresp. (11/13/1925) from E.L. Moore to Mrs. Finis L. Bates regarding Booth, the Lincoln assassination, and General Grant's departure from Washington. W.B. Conkey Company: Statement (5/29/1924) regarding the publication in 1908 of 5,000 copies of "Escape and Suicide."

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2:3. Paste-ups. Used as illustrations for Bates' book.

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2:4. Manuscripts - Finis L. Bates. "How I Discovered John Wilkes Booth, Assassin of President Lincoln;" "Identifications and Proofs Thicken After Death;" and "Confessions of John Wilkes Booth, Assassin of President Lincoln."

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2:5. Photostat of Article. Regarding Finis L. Bates from a Memphis newspaper.

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2:6. Albert J. Beveridge Papers. 1956. Correspondence regarding. Included is correspondence with Mrs. Albert Beveridge and the Library of Congress. Swaim was specifically interested in notes or manuscripts left by Beveridge, pertaining to Lincoln's life between 1858-1865. Corresp. (11/17/1956) from Mrs. Albert J. Beveridge to E.H. Swaim regarding her husband's papers.

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2:7. Albert J. Beveridge Papers. Copy of register of Albert J. Beveridge Papers at the Library of Congress.

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2:8. Correspondence to W.P. Campbell. 1903 - 1924. Filed alphabetically. Corresp. (4/2/1924) from "Boston Globe" to W.P. Campbell. Corresp. (4/2/1924) from W.P. Campbell to Ray Standard. Corresp. (2/14/1924) from W.P. Campbell to C.P. Bissett soliciting any information on Booth. Corresp. (4/28/1924) from W.P. Campbell to Knights of Pithias concerning a bequest made by George to the society. Corresp. (8/11/1922) from W.P. Campbell to John L. Mayer requesting information regarding Captain Jett, a relative. Corresp. (3/31/1924) from W.P. Campbell to Mrs. Art Norman concerning his interest in research and lack of interest the George estate. Corresp. (3/19/1924) from W.P. Campbell to Lyman Beecher Stowe concerning the work of Bates, his own publications, and the intention to publish another work on Booth. Corresp. (2/5/1924) from John H. Carson to W.P. Campbell concerning John Wilkes Booth II. Corresp. (2/25/1923) from Florence E. DeMond to W.P. Campbell concerning the DeMond family. Corresp. (12/18/1922) from W.C. Edwards to W.P. Campbell concerning Emory B. Peter of Denton (Texas) and a man named Ravenswood believed to have been Booth. Corresp. (9/13/1922) from William Garrett to W.P. Campbell concerning stories told by the Garrett family about the night Booth was killed. Corresp. (8/27/1923) from J.E. Herndon to W.P. Campbell concerning David George in Oklahoma. Corresp. (10/1/1922) from George A. Huron to W.P. Campbell regarding Boston Corbett. Corresp. (8/8/1923) from Illinois State Historical Library to W.P. Campbell requesting "Oklahoma: The Mecca for Men of Mystery." Corresp. (8/23/1922) from Dora C. Jett to W.P. Campbell not related to Captain William Jett. Corresp. (8/15/1922) from New-York Historical Society to W.P. Campbell regarding material relating to Booth. Corresp. (3/18/1903) from M.W. Payne to T.F. Kensley regarding his stepfather John Wilkes Booth. Corresp. (3/30/1923) from J.K. Smith to W.P. Campbell requesting an article and photographs of Booth (J.K. Smith a collector). Corresp. (7/17/1922) from H.J. Sturgis to W.P. Campbell regarding the inquest after George's death and his findings that George was not Booth. Corresp. (8/25/1923) from the "Fayetteville Observer" to W.P. Campbell regarding the whereabouts of M.W. Cager Payne. Corresp. (9/19/1922) from M.C. White to W.P. Campbell regarding the surviving children of Frederick DeMond. Corresp. (8/17/1923; fragment) from Tal Willmee to W.P. Campbell regarding his acquaintance with St. Helen. Corresp. (8/22/1923) from Roy J. Wilson to W.P. Campell regarding the marriage of Booth and Louisa Payne, Crager Payne. Corresp. (10/16/1923) from Roy J. Wilson to W.P. Campbell regarding Laura Ida Booth. Corresp. (8/28/1923) from Roy Wilson to Campbell expressing continued interest and willingness to assist in research. Corresp. (1/10/1924) from Roy Wilson to W.P. Campbell regarding Laura Ida Booth and Cager Payne. Corresp. (2/9/1924) from Roy Wilson to W.P. Campbell regarding marriage of Booth to Louisa Payne.

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2:9. W.P. Campbell - Manuscript. "Did Lincoln's Assassin Escape?"

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2:10. W.P. Campbell. 1922. Manuscript: "The Escape and Wanderings of J. Wilkes Booth Until Ending of the Trail by Suicide in Oklahoma."

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2:11. Galley Proofs. "The Escape and Wanderings."

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2:12. Richard D. Mudd. November 1963. Two articles by Frank X. Tolbert in the "Dallas Morning News:" "Dr. Mudd Writes on Wilkes Booth" and "Did Wilkes Booth Escape to Texas?"

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2:13. James H. Rees. 1959. Correspondence with James H. Rees and Richard D. Mudd to Swaim, concerning Rees' interest in co-authoring a book on Booth in Tennessee after the assassination. Corresp. (1959) from Richard D. Mudd to E.H. Swaim regarding a project proposed by James Rees to publish on the Tennessee Booth. Corresp. (1959 from) James H. Rees to E.H. Swaim regarding a project to co-author a book on Booth in Tennessee.

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2:14. Rees Correspondence. 2/25/1872. Included is a photograph of Louisa Payne Booth, mounted halftone on newspaper print of Laura Ida Booth, and a certified copy of marriage license John W. Booth and Louisa J. Paine, 25 February 1872.


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2:15. Leslie Traylor. 1923 - 1957. Correspondence between Leslie Traylor and Bernice Babcock, Maurice G. Fulton, E.H. Swaim, and Clarence True Wilson. Traylor, a native of Granbury, Texas, maintained an active interest in theories about the Booth escape from Garrett farm. Includes corresp. (1/21/1945) from Bernice Babcock to Leslie Traylor concerning research and Booth. Corresp. (11/5/1932) from Maurice G. Fulton to Leslie Traylor concerning his research on Billy the Kid. Corresp. (1944) from Leslie Traylor to Bernice Babcock regarding Booth. Corresp. (1957) from Leslie Traylor to E.H. Swaim regarding Booth. Corresp. (1923-1932) from Leslie Traylor to Clarence True Wilson regarding theories on the escape of Booth.

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2:16. James N. Wilkerson. 1929 - 1956. Correspondence (Photocopies) between James N. Wilkerson and various individuals. Included are letters from Otto Eisenschiml, Otto Schmidt, and Agnes Black. Includes corresp. (3/14/1934) from American Institute of Grapho-Analysis to James N. Wilkerson regarding handwriting analysis of Booth and George letters. Corresp. from Agnes Black to James N. Wilkerson concerning her ownership of the Booth mummy and information regarding Booth's ring. Corresp. (3/18/1936) from Otto Eisenschiml to James N. Wilkerson. Corresp. (8/22/1932) from E.P. Fitzgerald to James N. Wilkerson concerning death records of Mary Holmes Booth, Harriet Mace Booth, etc. Corresp. (9/21/1935) from Walter S. Holden to James N. Wilkerson concerning the offical report of the Surratt trial. Corresp. (4/24/1936) from Walter S. Holden to James N. Wilkerson concerning Booth's leg injury and the official autopsy. Corresp. (12/28/1923) from William Holloway to W.P. Campbell enclosing photographs. Corresp. (1/10/1929) from Walter F. Schenck to James N. Wilkerson regarding the Texas Booth. Corresp. (1/10/1929) from Walter F. Schenk to James N. Wilkerson regarding stories told by a man who had known Booth in Texas. Corresp. (3/14/1934) from Otto L. Schmidt to James N. Wilkerson reagrding his autopsy of the Booth mummy. Corresp. (8/20/1956) from James N. Wilkerson to C.R. Cameron requesting information on the schooner Mary Porter, leaving from Havana for Nassau in June 1865. Corresp. (6/9/1936) from James N. Wilkerson to Joseph H. Hazleton regarding his theories on Booth's escape. Corresp. (3/7/1934) from James N. Wilkerson to C.H. Thomas regarding an article written on the death of the negro who helped Booth escape.

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2:17. James N. Wilkerson: Photograph.


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Box 3: Clarence True Wilson Papers. 1905 - 1958. Correspondence about the Wilson Papers; series of publicity brochures for works published on Booth and the Lincoln assassination; manuscript of W.P. Campbell's work on Booth.

3:1. Clarence True Wilson. 1939 - 1940. Photograph; "Who's Who" account, 1939-1949; obituary in "The Voice," Board of Temperance, Prohibition, Public Morals of Methodist Episcopal Church, 1939.


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3:2. Wilson Collection. Catalog of Wilson Collection, listing pictures, affidavits, documents, correspondence, clippings, articles, booklets, and books, collected by Wilson on the Lincoln assassination and Booth's escape.

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3:3. Wilson Collection. 1949 - 1959. Correspondence and documents concerning the sale of the Wilson Collection to E.H. Swaim.

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3:4. Wilson Collection. 1956 - 1958. Bill of Sale and notice of final payment for the Wilson Collection, acquired by Swaim on 27 July 1956.

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3:5. Clarence True Wilson. 1924 -1932. Miscellaneous correspondence. Included is correspondence from Angela Simonton Forbes, S.D. Plummer, and William G. Shepherd. Corresp. (1/2/1932) from Angela Simonton Forbes to Clarence True Wilson concerning theories of her father John Paul Simonton on the assassination of Lincoln. Corresp. (1/2/1932) from Levi N. Fouts to Clarence True Wilson regarding interest in Wlson's book, convinced that St. Helen was Booth. Corresp. (12/29/1931) from S.D. Plummer to Clarence True Wilson regarding a woman in Kentucky claiming to be a cousin of James Wilkes Booth. Corresp. (1/11/1924) from William G. Shepherd to Clarence True Wilson regarding a newspaper account stating that Herrold did not know the man in Garret's barn. Corresp. (3/8/1924) from Clarence True Wilson to Ray Standard Baker requesting copies of articles written by Baker on the Lincoln assassination.

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3:6. Clarence True Wilson. 1922 - 1937. Miscellaneous correspondence. Included is correspondence by Upton Sinclair, Clifford Smith, Frank Brady, and J.E. Joiner. Corresp. (1/2/1926) from Frank Brady to Clarence True Wilson concerning an article written by Levan, who claimed to have known Booth in Kentucky in 1869. Corresp. (1/30/1926) from Frank Brady to Clarence True Wilson inclosing article by Levan. Corresp. (1/30/1926) from Frank Brady to Clarence True Wilson enclosing material on the assassination of Lincoln. Corresp. (1/19/1933) from Paul M. Branden to J.E. Joiner regarding the Wilson manuscript. Corresp. (12/20/1925) from J.B. Campbell to Clarence True Wilson. Corresp. (4/2/1923) from Fawcett Publications to Clarence True Wilson indicating that it will run Bates' article in the August edition of True Confessions. Corresp. (1/29/1930) from Frank H. Gilbert to Clarence True Wilson regarding inability of finding official record of J.W.B.'s birth. Corresp (2/1/1937) from Albert H. Griffith to J.E. Joiner regarding Wilson's book. Corresp. (1/17/1933) from J.E. Joiner to Paul M. Branden regarding Wilson's manuscript "Trailing Lincoln's Assassin." Corresp. (2/13/1937) from J.E. Joiner to Albert H. Griffith: Wilson has not completed his book on the Booth mystery. Corresp. (5/27/1926) from Franklin Pierce Reno to Clarence True Wilson on speculation on the fate of Booth. Corresp. (4/4/1922) from A.B. Sanford to Clarence True Wilson regarding Wilson's manuscript. Corresp. (undated) from A.B. Sanford to Clarence True Wilson: fragment of a letter concerning Wilson's manuscript. Corresp. (3/13/1925) from A.B. Sanford to Clarence True Wilson regarding a series of articles to be published in the Dearborn Independent on Booth. Corresp. (1/10/1933) from Upton Sinclair to Clarence True Wilson giving advice on publishers, agents, and contacts in the movie industry. Corresp. (7/14/1924) from Clifford Smyth to Clarence True Wilson from the editor of "The Liberty Digest" informing him that he is unable to extend an offer to publish Wilson's book. Corresp. (1/11/1926) from Clarence True Wilson to Robert B. Lusk in the process of revising chapters and adding others. Corresp. (2/9/1929) from Clarence True Wilson to Rufus Woods regarding Francis Wilson's "Life of John Wilkes Booth."

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3:7. Clarence True Wilson. 1921 - 1932. Miscellaneous correspondence. Includes correspondence from Wilson to Blanche Booth, George S. Parks, and Rufus Woods. Includes corresp. (1/6/1932) from Harriet A. Amer to Clarence True Wilson concerning the Lincoln assassination account in the N.Y. Herald and her family's participation in the Civil War. Corresp. (undated) from George S. Parks to Clarence True Wilson regarding his memories of the Booths while a call boy in a New York theater. Corresp. (1/14/1921) from W.B. Penniman to Edmond Franz: copy of a letter regarding meeting a grandson of Richard Garrett who requested to see the Booth mummy. Corresp. (3/18/1925) from W.C. Robertson to Clarence True Wilson requesting to read Wilson's manuscript. Corresp. (3/18/1935) from Clarence True Wilson (?) to Frank Kerr (Judge) regarding Edwin M. Stanton and the Lincoln assassination. Corresp. (3/8/1924) between Clarence True Wilson to Blanche Booth regarding an enlarged edition of Bates' book, his own research, and information on Josie Varcy. Corresp. (7/7/1925) from Clarence True Wilson to Brandt and Brandt regarding his manuscript and its reception from publishers. Corresp. (1/26/1926) from Clarence True Wilson to C.G. Kenzie regarding his father Wilson Kenzie. Corresp. (6/13/1921) from Rufus Woods to Clarence True Wilson regarding St. Helen in El Reno.

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3:8. Theodore Roosevelt. 1905. Draft of letter from Finis L. Bates to President Theodore Roosevelt, concerning his theories on Booth's escape from Garrett farm. Found among the Wilson Papers.

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3:9. "Quality of Mercy." Production schedule for "Quality of Mercy," a film about the life of Dr. Samuel Mudd, produced by Hal Roach Studios.

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3:10. Publicity Brochures. 1. Francis Wilson "John Wilkes Booth." 2. Ida M. Tarbell "Abraham Lincoln: The Man." 3. Finis L. Bates "The Escape and Suicide of J.W.B." 4. R.B. Garrett "The Nation's Tragedy." 5. Blanch Booth: Printed Press Notices. 6. "Visit the Birthplace of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth."

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3:11. W.P. Campbell. Manuscript.

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3:12. W.P. Campbell. Manuscript.

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Box 4. Manuscripts. By Campbell, William Henry Dennis, Albert E.H. Johnson, William Tindall, and James N. Wilkerson.

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4:1. Campbell, W.P. - Manuscript.

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4:2. Dennis, William Henry. "Biographical Sketch of John Frederick May, M.D."

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4:3. Johnson, Albert E.H. "Reminiscences of the Hon. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War."

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4:4. Tindall, William. "Booth's Escape from Washington After the Assassination of Lincoln, His Subsequent Wanderings and Final Capture." Columbia Historical Society.

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4:5. Wilkerson, James N. - Preface.

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4:6. Wilkerson, James N. 6/8/1865. "The Assassination of Lincoln," National Republican.

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4:7. Wilkerson, James N. 7/4/1864 - 10/1864. Political Unrest in Union Party.

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4:8. Wilkerson, James N. John Stevens, Jr.

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4:9. Wilkerson, James N. The Kidnapping Plot.

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4:10. Wilkerson, James N. The Story of John T. Ford.

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4:11. Wilkerson, James N. The Presidential Body Guard.

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4:12. Wilkerson, James N. The Conspiracy.

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4:13. Wilkerson, James N. Mary E. Surratt.

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4:14. Wilkerson, James N. The Story of Sam Arnold.

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4:15. Wilkerson, James N. From Dr. Mudd's to Garrett Farm.

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4:16. Wilkerson, James N. The Garrett Barn.

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4:17. Wilkerson, James N. The Mysterious Diary.

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Box 5. James N. Wilkerson Manuscripts, continued.

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5:1. James N. Wilkerson. Identification of the Body: Examination Aboard the Montauk to Identify the Body of John Wilkes Booth.

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5:2. James N. Wilkerson. 1/20/1936. Identification of the Body: Copy of Letter from Wilkerson to Breck Moran.

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5:3. James N. Wilkerson. Observations on Francis Wilson's "John Wilkes Booth."

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5:4. James N. Wilkerson. General Thomas H. Hines.

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5:5. James N. Wilkerson. Mysterious Events.

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5:6. James N. Wilkerson. Booth in Washington and Texas.

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5:7. James N. Wilkerson. Miscellaneous items, including testimony of Thomas T. Echert, late Assistant Secretary of War, and "Who Was Killed in the Burning Barn."

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5:8. James N. Wilkerson manuscript.

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Box 6. Wilson Manuscripts.

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6:1. Foreword to Wilson's book. By his wife and daughter; chapter XXI: The Skeleton in Our Nation's Closet.

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6:2. "Lincoln's Assassin Lived." Unfoldered: Four copies (carbon) of "Lincoln's Assassin Lived: The Living Death of John Wilkes Booth."

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Box 7. Lincoln and Booth. 1929. Collection of correspondence, documents, manuscripts, photographs, and newspaper clippings, relating to Lincoln's assassination and to John Wilkes Booth. The largest bulk of material pertains to theories of Booth's escape from Garrett Farm and to his subsequent life. Numerous affidavits exist from persons who had known John St. Helen and David E. George (both suspected of being John Wilkes Booth) in Texas and Oklahoma. Includes affidavit (1/3/1929) by Narcissus Aiken concerning her acquaintance with Fannie Booth Bell.

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7:1. Anstine Hotel. 2/25/1902. Page from the register of the Anstine Hotel in El Reno, Oklahoma, containing the signature of David E. George.

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7:2. George A. Atzerodt. 4/25/1865. Photostat and transcribed copy of statement by Atzerodt concerning his role in the conspiracy to kill Lincoln. Includes corresp. (4/25/1865) photostat and transcribed copies of statement by Atzerodt.

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7:3. Bernice Babcock. 1925 - 1926. Correspondence to Mrs. Bernice Babcock from Edward Emerson, a collector of Lincolnalia, and from Louise Platt Hanck, a reporter with the "St. Joseph News-Press," who was in Enid, Oklahoma shortly after the suicide of George. Mrs. Babcock is the author of "Booth and the Spirit of Lincoln." Includes corresp. (12/10/1926) from Bernice Babcock to Postmaster in Garber, Oklahoma: search for Samuel Paters, editor of the Garber Sentinel and author of an article on Booth. Corresp. (6/4/1926) from Ed Emerson to Bernice Babcock concerning the completion of a two thousand item catalog of Lincolniana. Corresp. (1/18/1926) from Ed Emerson to Bernice Babcock concerning his collections. Corresp. (1/29/1926) from Ed Emerson to Bernice Babcock concerning his collection and acquaintance with John Wilkes Booth. Corresp. (2/8/1926) from Edward Emerson to Bernice Babcock concerning his collecting, Booth, and the assassination. Corresp. (12/7/1925) from Louise Platt Hanck regarding Bernice Babcock's book and information she gathered while in Enid, Oklahoma. Corresp. from Louise Platt Hanck to Bernice Babcock concerning justification of the Booth mummy and her visit to Enid just after the suicide.

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7:4. C.L. Bass. 2/25/1925. Letter from C.L. Bass, attorney in Fort Worth, Texas, to Clarence True Wilson. The letter concerns Captain Henry Strong's testimony, as well as his own acquaintance with John St. Helen in Birmingham, Alabama. Includes corresp. (2/25/1925) from C.L. Bass to Clarence True Wilson concerning his acquaintance with John St. Helen in Birmingham, Alabama and testimony of Capt. Henry Strong.

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7:5. Blanche Booth. 1922 -1925. Affidavits and correspondence from Blanche Booth, daughter of Junius Booth, Jr. and niece of John Wilkes Booth. Letters were written to W.P. Campbell, Finis L. Bates, Leslie Traylor, and Clarence True Wilson. Affidavits concern the Booth family and her relationship with her uncle. Excerpt (3/16/1922) from letter by Blanche Booth identifying herself and her relationship to John Wilkes Booth. Affidavit (3/29/1922) by Blanche Booth. Statement (1924) by Blanche Booth concerning a portrait of Edwin Booth to be sold by Blanche Booth. Corresp. (3/7/1922) from Blanche Booth to Finis L. Bates concerning the Booth family and her relationship with John Wilkes Booth. Corresp. (1922) from Blanche Booth to Finis L. Bates sending address of Marie Booth Douglas. Corresp. (5/22/1923) from Blanche Booth to Finis L. Bates requesting the return of her photograph. Corresp. (1924) from Blanche Booth to W.P. Campbell regretting speaking disrespectfully of Enid, would like to visit. Corresp. (4/15/1924) from Blanche Booth to W.P. Campbell receiving a book and problem with Mrs. Bates who refused to return. Corresp. (4/22/1924) property returned by Mrs. Bates. Corresp. (5/1925) from Blanche Booth to Leslie Traylor concerning time spent with her uncle John Wilkes Booth in St. Louis just before the assassination. Corresp. from Blanche Booth to Clarence True Wilson concerning her involvement with Bates' researech: "I am not proud of the relationship." Corresp. (1/17/1925) from Blanche Booth to Clarence True Wilson referring to several newspaper articles. Corresp. (3/1925) from Blanche Booth to Clarence True Wilson concerning growing interest in the JWB case and plans to sell painting of Edwin Booth. Corresp. (4/20/1924) from Blanche Booth to Clarence True Wilson concerning inability to recover material sent to the late Finis L. Bates.

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7:6. Fannie Booth. 1929. Affidavit concerning her connection with John Wilkes Booth, a cousin. Also included are statements from Alice Morgan and Narcissus Aiken concerning their acquaintance with Fannie Booth. Affidavit (1/7/1929) of Fannie Booth. Affidavit (1/3/1929) by Alice Morgan regarding her acquaintance with Mrs. Fannie Booth Bell.

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7:7. Laura Ida Booth. Unsigned statement from the daughter of John Wilkes Booth and Louisa J. Payne concerning her parents and the true identity of David E. George. John Wilkes Booth: handwriting samples, pages from diary, telegram to Wickman, and wanted poster.

7 7
7:8. John Wilkes Booth. 1922. Photocopies of handwriting samples, telegram to Wickman, pages from diary, and wanted poster. Corresp. (9/24/1922) from ? Darling to W.P. Campbell concerning someone thought to have been Booth.

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7:9. J.C. Burrus. 4/23/1921. Letter from J.C. Burrus to Finis L. Bates, concerning three men who visited his home in Mississippi in 1867, one of whom may have been J.W.B. Unsigned statement by Laura Ida Booth declaring her parents to be John Wilkes Booth and Louise Paine. Corresp. (4/23/1921) from J.C. Burrus to Finis L. Bates concerning three men named Marr in Mississippi in 1867 one of whom was suspected of being John Wilkes Booth.

7 9
7:10. Boston Corbett. 1905. Letter from San Angelo, Texas, concerning a man named Corbett, impersonating Boston Corbett and claiming legal right to pension funds. Corresp. (10/3/1905) from James B. Keating (Department of Justice) to Finis L. Bates regarding a man claiming to be Boston Corbett in jail under default of $1,000 bond.

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7:11. Ashley W. Crockett. 1929. Ashley W. Crockett. Affidavit from the grandson of David Crockett concerning his acquaintance with John St. Helen in Granbury, Texas. Affidavit (1/1/1929) by Ashley W. Crockett (Resident of Granbury, Texas), grandson of David Crockett.

7 11
7:12. Florence Demond. 1922 - 1924. Thirteen letters written to W.P. Campbell, concerning her father Frederick A. Demond. Also included is a letter from George A. Demond, concerning his brother. Corresp. (1/22/1923) from Jessie Booth to Florence E. DeMond concerning connection with the Booth family. Corresp. (undated) from Mary E. Underwood to Florence E. DeMond regarding Re. Isaac P. Booth.

7 12
7:13. Frederick A. Demond. 1897 - 1916. Correspondence (4 letters) from Demond to Finis L. Bates, relating the events which took place on the night of April 14, 1865 while he was guarding exit routes from the city. Corresp. (12/22/1897) from David D. Dana to Frederick A. DeMond. Corresp. (9/16/1911 and 5/31/1916) from Frederick A. DeMond to Finis L. Bates providing an account of guarding Washington the night of April 14th. Corresp. from Frederick A. DeMond to Finis L. Bates concerning DeMond's memories from the night of April 14th. Frederick A. DeMond to Finis L. Bates: Photographs at age 18 and 40.


Box Folder
Photographs 7 13
Box Folder
Mixed materials 7 13
Box Folder
7:14. Roy Estes. 1929. Numerous affidavits from residents of Texas who had some knowledge of or contact with John St. Helen. Included are affidavits from Eula Carter, J.E. Shaw, J.L. Collins, Dora L. Moregan, F.M. Peveler, Lee Nutt, R.S. Whitehead, Katherine Doyle, James Doyle, and A.J. Gordon. Affidavit (1/3/1929) by Eula Carter (Resident of Hood County, Texas). Affidavit (1/3/1929) by Phillip Carter (Resident of Hood County, Texas). Affidavit (1/21/1929) by J.L. Collins (Editor of the Glen Rose Reporter). Affidavit (1/1/1929) by James H. Doyle. Affidavit (1/1/1929) by Katherine Doyle (Resident of Granbury, Texas). Affidavit (1/2/1929) by B.M. Estes. Affidavit (1/2/1929) by D.C. Gogdell (Banker in Granbury, Texas). Affidavit (1/1/1929) by A.J. Gordon (Resident of Granbury, Texas). Affidavit (1/2/1929) by Dora L. Morgan (Resident of Granbury, Texas). Affidavit (1/29/1929) by Lee Nutt (of Granbury, Texas). Affidavit (1/1/1929) by J.E. Shaw (Resident of Granbury, Texas). Affidavit (1/1/1929 by R.S. Whitehead (Resident of Granbury, Texas).

7 14
7:15. William H. Garrett. Manuscript: "The Reminiscences of William H. Garrett." Garret was home when Booth was captured on his family's farm. Manuscript: "The Reminiscences of William H. Garrett."

7 15
7:16. Garrett Farm. 5/8/1922. Broadside announcing the sale of the farm. Poster (5/8/1922): "Commissioner's Sale of the Garret farm near Port Royal.

7 16
7:17. David E. George. 1902 - 1903. Several documents concerning George, including an original deed for property in Canadian County, Oklahoma: notarized copy of George's 1902 will in Enid, Oklahoma. Letter revoking the will, signed by George; and a copy of the coroner's report. Corresp. (1/13/1902) from David E. George revoking a will made in Enid, Oklahoma. Notarized copy of will (12/31/1902) written by David E. George in Enid, Oklahoma. Original deed (7/3/1902) between David E. George and J.W. Simmons for property in Canadian County, Oklahoma. David E. George: Copy of Coroner's inquest (1/13/1903).

7 17
7:18. Samuel H. Gilliland. 1929. Affidavit concerning Dr. J.C. Windom, related in some way to J.W. Booth. Also included is a biographical sketch of Gilliland. Affidavit (1/16/1929) by Samuel H. Gilliland concerning Dr. J.C. Windom, related in some way to J.W.B.

7 18
7:19. Emmett Gouldman. 1914. Account of the arrest of Captain Jett at Bolling Green, Virginia. Statement recorded by H.C. Bell. Emmette Gouldman: account (12/20/1914) of the arrest of Jett at Bolling Green, Virginia, recorded by Henry C. Bell.

7 19
7:20. W.H. Herndon. 1/5/1889. Transcribed copy of a letter to Weik, concerning a frequently told, humorous account of Lincoln. Corresp. (1/5/1889) from W.H. Herndon to Weik concerning a story about Lincoln told by "Mr. Speed."

7 20
7:21. Wilson D. Kenzie. 1922 - 1926. Affidavit and correspondence written to Finis L. Bates and Clarence True Wilson, concerning his friendship with Booth in New Orleans prior to the assassination and his presence at Garrett farm when Booth was caught. He did not believe that Booth died that night. Affidavit by Wilson D. Kenzie about Booth in New Orleans prior to the assassination and subsequent events at Garrett farm. Corresp. (1/27/1922) from Wilson D. Kenzie to Finis L. Bates: letter of introduction concerning his acquaintance with Booth and presence at Garrett farm. Corresp. (1/28/1922) from Wilson D. Kenzie to Finis L. Bates regarding his acquaintance with Booth and his presence at Garrett Farm. Corresp. (4/2/1922) from Wilson D. Kenzie to Finis L. Bates regarding Booth, etc. Corresp. (2/2/1926) from Wilson D. Kenzie to Clarence True Wilson regarding his affidavit and Bates.

7 21
7:22. Edmond Levan. 1907. Manuscript: "Authentic Story of the Assassination of Lincoln as detailed by J. Wilkes Booth." Manuscript (1907): "Authentic Story of the Assassination of Lincoln as Detailed by J. Wilkes Booth."

7 22
7:23. Jules Loh. 1956. Letter to E.H. Swaim, containing notes on Mrs. Arthur Howard, niece of J.W.B. Corresp. (5/22/1956) from Jules Loh to E.H. Swaim regarding notes on Mrs. Arthur Howard, niece of John Wilkes Booth.

7 23
7:24. Mary J. Lorentz. 1925. Affidavit (6/20/1925) as a second cousin of John Wilkes Booth.

7 24
7:25. A.L. Manley. 1908. Affidavit (1/30/1908) concerning Andrew Johnson and the Lincoln assassination. Manley had served under Robert Johnson, son of the president.

7 25
Box 8. Collected Documents and Photographs. Correspondence, documents, manuscripts, and newspaper clippings. Also included is a file of photographs, filed in alphabetical order by subject.

Box Folder
8:1. Nathaniel C. Newman. Affidavit (6/27/1921) from Booth's first cousin, stating that Booth visited his home after the assassination.

8 1
8:2. Louisa J. Payne. 1872 - 1926. Correspondence from Laura Ida Booth, M.W. Payne and J.F. Payne concerning the marriage between John Wilkes Booth and Louisa J. Payne which took place in 1872 in Tennessee. Corresp. (2/23/1902) from J.F. Payne to the Mayor of El Reno, Oklahoma regarding the authenticity of his niece's claim to George's estate. Corresp. (1/25/1926) from M.W. Payne to Raymond Johnson regarding his stepfather John Wilkes Booth. Corresp. (2/27/1903) from M.W. Payne to T.F. Kensley regarding the marriage of his stepfather, Booth, and mother, Louise Payne in 1872. Corresp. (3/6/1903) from M.W. Payne to T.F. Kensley regarding his stepfather John Wilkes Booth.

8 2
8:3. Sadie McDonald Rylee. 11/7/1920. Affidavit (11/7/1920) by Sadie McDonald Rylee concerning John St. Helen who made his home with her family in Glen Rose, Texas. Corresp. (11/7/1920) from Sadie McDonald Rylee to Finis Bates sending an account of her memories of John St. Helen.

8 3
8:4. John P. Simonton. 1925. Affidavit, stating that while working in the Judge Advocate General's office, he found no evidence that Booth died at Garrett farm. Affidavit (3/23/1925) by John P. Simonton in the Judge Advocate General's office responsible for papers regarding Booth.

8 4
8:5. Matthew Simpson. 1865. Original telegrams sent to Simpson by Edwin M. Stanton concerning the capture of Richmond; telegrams informing Simpson that he is to deliver the funeral oration for Lincoln and giving the date for the funeral; printed text of Simpson's address (New York: Carlton and Porter, 1865). Corresp. (4/4/1865) from Ella Simpson to Matthew Simpson enclosing two telegrams from Secretary Stanton to her father. Matthew Simpson: Printed funeral address delivered at the burial of President Lincoln. Matthew Simpson: Original telegram informing Simpson that he has been selected to deliver the funeral oration. Matthew Simpson: Original telegram (4/1865) giving the selected date for the Lincoln funeral. Corresp. (1865) from Edwin M. Stanton to Matthew Simpson regarding the evacuation of Petersburg and Richmond. Telegram (4/3/1865) from Edwin M. Stanton to Matthew Simpson regarding the burning of Richmond and Grant's pursuit of Lee.

8 5
8:6. Henry W. Strong. 1922. Letter from Strong to Bates. Strong believed that he knew Booth as John St. Helen and Ravenwood in Texas. Corresp. (1/12/1922) from Henry W. Strong to Finis L. Bates regarding his acquaintance with St. Helen in Texas.

8 6
8:7. John H. Surratt. 3/19/1865. Photostat of letter from R.D. Watson to J.H. Surratt, requesting an interview in New York. Corresp. (3/19/1865) from R.D. Watson to John H. Surratt requesting a meeting with Surratt in New York.

8 7
8:8. Robert T. Van Horn. 1868 - 1980. Fragment of a letter (unsigned) possibly by Robert Van Horn, Congressman from Missouri, to Jessee J. Dunne, December 18, 1908. The letter concerns the Lincoln Centennial celebration and his role in organizing Oklahoma in 1868. Corresp. (12/18/1908; fragment) from Robert T. Van Horn to Jesse J. Dunn regarding the Lincoln Centennial celebrations, recognition of Oklahoma, and Sidney Clarke.

8 8
8:9. Rufus Woods. 1929 - 1930. Includes corresp. (12/16/1929) from Bernice Babcock to Rufus Woods concerning reluctance of certain people to accept Booth's escape. Corresp. (12/31/1929) from W.B. Evans to Rufus Woods concerning Booth's escape. Corresp. (2/1/1930) from W.B. Evans to Rufus Woods in reply to Woods' letter.

8 9
8:10. Jessie M. Young. Affidavit concerning her acquaintance with David E. George and his confession that he is Booth. Also see affidavit from Mrs. Young, listed under a previous name, Mrs. E.C. Harper. Corresp. (1/6/1931) from Jessica M. Young to Clarence True Wilson.

8 10
8:11. Anstine Hotel. Photograph.

8 11
8:12. General Christopher C. Augur. Photocopy of printed engraving. Augur presumably had given orders which enabled Booth to escape Washington.

8 12
8:13. Finis L. Bates. Photograph.

8 13
8:14. Agnes Booth. 2 halftones on newspaper print.

8 14
8:15. Blanche Booth. 3 silver prints of the actress in youth, middle age, and later in life.

8 15
8:16. John Wilkes Booth. Original tintype given to Finis L. Bates by John St. Helen in Glen Rose, Texas.

8 16
8:17. John Wilkes Booth. Various photographs of Booth, taken before the assassination. Included is a carte-de-visite (albumen, autographed on front), dated 1861 with inscription on back, as well as another carte-de-visite given to his niece, Blanche Booth.

8 17
8:18. John Wilkes Booth. Miscellaneous photographs, including several halftones and a pen and ink sketch.

8 18
8:19. John Wilkes Booth. Photograph of his boot, left behind at Dr. Samuel Mudd's house.

8 19
8:20. John Wilkes Booth. Photographs of the Booth mummy, as well as a photograph showing the display which accompanied the exhibition of Booth's mummy.

8 20
8:21. John Wilkes Booth. Diagram of Booth's movements in Ford's Theater and map showing Booth's escape route from Washington.

8 21
8:22. John Wilkes Booth. Photograph of the saloon where John Wilkes Booth took his last drink before the assassination.

8 22
8:23. John Wilkes Booth. Photographs of the ferry at Port Conway and Royal.

8 23
8:24. Junius Brutus Booth, Sr. and Jr. Halftones of father and son.

8 24
8:25. J.C. Burrus. 1921. Photograph of J.C. Burrus (autographed on mount) and of his home in Bolivar County, Mississippi where Booth stopped in 1867.

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Box 9. Photographs (Continued). Arranged alphabetically by subject.

Box Folder
9:1. Josie Cameron. "Arkansas Patti." 3 albumen prints of the actress who was trained in the acting profession by J.W.B.

9 1
9:2. W.P. Campbell. Halftone.

9 2
9:3. Samuel Colonna. Albumen print of Colonna of Princess Anne, Maryland, who first told Clarence True Wilson of Booth's escape.

9 3
9:4. Conspirators. Photographs of the conspirators and the hanging.

9 4
9:5. Boston Corbett. Halftone of newspaper print.

9 5
9:6. Cox Home. 2 views of the Cox home where Booth sought shelter the second night.

9 6
9:7. Jefferson Davis. 2 cabinet photographs (albumen and silver print) of the Confederate president.

9 7
9:8. Frederick Demond. 2 photos at age 18 and 40.

9 8
9:9. Garrett Farm. Several views.

9 9
9:10. U.S. Grant and Mrs. Grant. Photograph of engraving.

9 10
9:11. John D. Hopkins. Photograph of the bartender at the Kirkwood Hotel where Booth and Johnson drank together.

9 11
9:12. Andrew Johnson. Photograph of a portrait.

9 12
9:13. "Aunt Mary" Kelly. Several photographs of the woman whose testimony saved the life of Samuel Cox.

9 13
9:14. Wilson D. Kenzie. Photograph.

9 14
9:15. Abraham Lincoln. Various photographs and halftones.

9 15
9:16. Abraham Lincoln. Various photographs and halftones.

9 16
9:17. Abraham Lincoln. Photograph of an early Lincoln daguerreotype, taken at age 30.

9 17
9:18. Lucas cabin. Photograph.

9 18
9:19. Clara Morris. Photograph of the actress who instructed Booth in the acting profession.

9 19
9:20. Mudd house. Halftone.

9 20
9:21. Nathaniel Charles Newman. Photograph. Cousin of John Wilkes Booth.

9 21
9:22. Louisa J. Payne. Original ambrotype.

9 22
9:23. John St. Helen. Several photos taken after death.

9 23
9:24. W.W. Snider. 1868. Photograph. Snider owned a saloon in Glen Rose, Texas which St. Helen purchased in 1868.

9 24
9:25. Stewart Home. Photograph of the house where Booth sought shelter but was denied.

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9:26. Henry W. Strong. Photograph of Strong (autographed), who claimed to have known Booth as St. Helen and Ravenwood.

9 26
9:27. Mary Surratt. Photograph of portrait and drawing of house.

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9:28. Eli Threkill. Photograph of a man who crossed the plain in 1869 with a man who might have been Booth.

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Box 10. Photographs (continued); Miscellaneous Manuscripts, Notes, and Bibliographies.

Box Folder
10:1. Photographs - Unidentified individuals.

10 1
10:2. Photographs - Unidentified Places.

10 2
10:3. Miscellaneous Postcards.

10 3
10:4. Swaim Trip Along Lincoln-Booth Trail. Photographs.

10 4
10:5. Swaim Trip Along Lincoln-Booth Trail. Photographs.

10 5.
10:6. Two Records (unidentified).

10 6
10:7. "Lincoln's Last Hours." Typed Manuscript.

10 7
10:8. "Booth Reported Dead," etc. Typed Manuscript.

10 8
10:9. "The Crutch and the Boot." Typed Manuscript.

10 9
10:10. "Death Without Burial." Typed Manuscript.

10 10
10:11. "Did Lincoln's Assassin Live for Many Years?" Typed Manuscript.

10 11
10:12. "Feeding the American People on Lies." Typed Manuscript.

10 12
10:13. "Judge Holt and the Lincoln Conspirators." Typed Manuscript.

10 13
10:14. "The True Story of President Lincoln's Assassination." 1928. Typed Manuscript.

10 14
10:15. "Was This Man Really John Wilkes Booth?" Typed Manuscript.

10 15
10:16. Misc. Notes, Fragments of Manuscripts, Bibliographies.

10 16
10:17. Miscellaneous Notes, Fragments and Manuscripts, Bibliographies.

10 17
10:18. List of Newspaper Clippings. Pertaining to the Lincoln Assassination and John Wilkes Booth.

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Box 11. Newspaper Clippings.

Box Folder
11:1. Scrapbook. Contains early newspaper clippings on the assassination. Title on front: "John Wilkes Booth - His Capture and Diary."

11 1
11:2 - 11:18. Newspaper Clippings. Filed alphabetically by author.

11 2 - 18.
11:19 - 21. Newspaper Clippings. Filed chronologically, where no author is indicated, pre-1900 to 1915.

11 19 - 21.
Box 12. Newspaper Clippings (continued).

Box Folder
12:1 - 12:11. Newspaper Clippings. Filed chronologically.

12 1 - 11
12:12. Newspaper Clippings, undated.

12 12
12:13. Newspaper accounts: transcribed.

12 13
Box 13. Newspaper Clippings (continued).

Box Folder
13:1. - 13:5. Abraham Lincoln. Newspaper clippings, articles, pamphlets, etc.

12 1 - 5
13:6. Lincoln Sesquicentennial Commission. 6/28/1959. News release concerning Swaim's honorary membership; photograph.


Box Folder
Mixed materials 13 6
Box Folder
Photographs 13 6
Box Folder
13:7. Andrew Johnson. Newspaper clippings.



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Box 14. Oversized Material. Photograph of Temple Houston. Scrapbook belonging to Clarence True Wilson. Included are various newspaper clippings, most notably a series of articles by F.L. Black which appeared in the "Dearborn Independent." Finis L. Bates: "The Escape and Suicide of John Wilkes Booth (Detroit: Retail Druggist Journal)."

Box
Box 15. Addendum. GTM.960103. 5/17/1995 - 5/25/1995. Legal Document: "Kline and Rathbun v. Descendants of John Wilkes Booth and Green Mount Cemetery Respondents." Regarding the exhumation of the body of John Wilkes Booth.

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[Rebel - KGC]

Was on YouTube listening to some CCR music and this was in the prompt column Kind of on topic for the general discussion

CCR...? SINISTER PURPOSE...?

 

[L.C. BAKER]

CCR...? SINISTER PURPOSE...?

I love how they push the Winston cigarettes at the end , and give the 96 year old man some Prince Albert pipe tobacco....cause smoking was still good for you back then..LOL

 

[Rebel - KGC]

I love how they push the Winston cigarettes at the end , and give the 96 year old man some Prince Albert pipe tobacco....cause smoking was still good for you back then..LOL

We are WISER, today... I had a primary care physician once, who told ME not to smoke; you guessed it... saw HIM smoking "ciggies"! I was in high school (@ 1968); NEVER picked up that "habit". HA!

 

[L.C. BAKER]

In Finis Bates' book "The Escape and suicide of John Wilkes Booth, there is a very descriptive detail of the escape route that Booth took. It is complete with some fictitious names of those who helped him along the way.(to protect the guilty)
Those fictitious names that Booth used while reciting his escape, did not help Finis Bates when he tried to prove that Booth was still alive. There was no evidence of their existence, which makes them fictitious as if they never existed. Even on his death bed, Booth would not turn his back on the K.G.C. and spill the beans on anyone involved in Lincoln's assassination other than his self. The fake names Booth used were of the K.G.C. members who had helped him get away, surely he would not want anything bad to happen to them for helping him escape. If these people would have been identified, they could have been incarcerated and questioned. There is a reason that secret organisations are secret.
If the K.G.C. had screwed him over, he would have told every name that he knew that had a part in the assassination. This proves in a round about way that he was paid off as agreed. If the K.G.C. had not held up their end of the bargain then Booth like any other disgruntled employee would have had revenge on them by implicating their involvement in the plot. At the very least, the names that he knew for sure. It is possible to write a letter while on the lamb, Jesse James done it quite frequently, even to newspapers. Booth got his gold and his fame = Happy Employee.
L.C. Baker

 

[L.C. BAKER]