Here’s a sample of what occurred on this day in the Lincoln conspiracy trial:
- Dr. Mudd’s cousin testified about when Dr. Mudd told him about Booth and Herold’s visit
- Confederate plots to burn New York City and spread Yellow Fever throughout the Union were described
- More defense witnesses for Dr. Mudd took the stand explaining his whereabouts in the months prior to the assassination
- The newspaper reporters describe the physical toll relic hunters are having on the courtroom
- Booth’s mistress, Ella Starr, made an appearance in the court room but did not testify
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Dave: A neighbor mentioned that a knife with the initials JWB was found 50 years ago in the Zekiah
Swamp. Did booth loose a knife in the swamp. I recall he had a knife on this person at the Garrett Farm.
Congratulations on your marriage.
Jim Davis, Leonardtown
Jim,
I’ve never heard anything about Booth loosing a knife on his escape. As you note, when he was found at the Garrett farm he had the knife he used at Ford’s Theatre on him along with a pocket knife, so my guess is that the story you heard may be a piece of local folklore.
Best,
Dave