Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869 The New York times. [Vol. 14 no. 4255 (May 15, 1865)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08801 Author/Creator: Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: 1865/05/15 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 56 cm, Width: 39 cm Order a Copy
Includes detailed descriptions of the conspirators in the court room. The testimony of A. W. Lee (military detective), Mr. Floyd, and Robert R. Jones (clerk of Kirkwood House) are also given.
Jefferson Davis and his family are captured in Irwin County, Gerogia by Col. Pritchard. Davis attempts to escape by disguising himself in his wife's petticoat. Along with Davis and his family, Postmaster General Reagan, Col. Harrison his personal secretary, and others were also captured.
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