775 Series I Volume XLVI-III Serial 97 - Appomattox Campaign Part III
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WINCHESTER, April 15, 1865.
General STEVENSON:
The general directs that all persons coming into your lines be arrested in accordance with instructions just received from Washington. The President and Secretary of State were both mortally wounded by assassins last night, and it is supposed that the object of the order is if possible to secure the arrest of the assassins, who are attempting to make their escape. The order will not, therefore, be applied to the well-known individuals coming into the lines with marketing and passes, unless so ordered hereafter.
C. H. MORGAN,
Brevet Brigadier-General.
(Same to Generals Emory, Dwight, and Egan.)
WINCHESTER, April 15, 1865.
General STEVENSON:
Have any trains reached Harper's Ferry this morning? The general desires you to arrest all citizens or strangers making their way through your lines at any point. It is possible that the assassins may endeavor to escape south through your lines at some point.
C. H. MORGAN,
Chief of Staff.
HARPER'S FERRY, April 15, 1865.
General STEVENSON:
Have any trains reached Harper's Ferry this morning? The general desires you to arrest all citizens or strangers making their way through your lines at any point. It is possible that the assassins may endeavor to escape south through your lines at some point.
C. H. MORGAN,
Chief of Staff.
HARPER'S FERRY, April 15, 1865.
General MORGAN,
Chief of Staff:
I had given the instructions throughout the district before receiving your telegram. No trains have passed either way as yet.
JOHN D. STEVENSON,
Brigadier-General.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, April 15, 1865-3 a. m. (Sent 3.55 a. m.)
Brigadier-General MORRIS,
Commanding District of Baltimore:
Make immediate arrangements for guarding thoroughly every avenue leading into Baltimore, and if possible arrest J. Wilkes Booth, the murderer of President Lincoln. You will acknowledge the receipt of this telegram, giving time, &c.
EDWIN M. STATION,
Secretary of War.
BATES, STEWART, OR MAYNARD:
Rush this through and order the immediate delivery.
THOS. T. ECKERT.
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