Historical Events for The Assassination of Lincoln
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Mary Surratt New border today! A celebrity! John Wilkes Booth! I am so excited!
Sun, Dec 11, 1864 12:31PMMary Surratt My, those boys of mine are certainly smart. I think if they were in charge of the war, the South would win tomorrow!
Wed, Jan 11, 1865 07:23PMWilliam Seward I hurt all over - falling from that carriage really tore me up - I am in a cast from the waist to my jaw - I haven't felt this bad since I was caned in the Senate!
Thu, Apr 06, 1865 01:38PMAbraham Lincoln Meeting with Grant to plan completion of Confederate surrender - Invited the Grants' to the theater - declined - will take Major Rathbone and his fiance instead
Fri, Apr 14, 1865 09:08AMJohn W. Booth At Ford's Theater - setting up to take down the tyrant once and for all! The South shall rise again!
Fri, Apr 14, 1865 09:17AMAbraham Lincoln Mrs. Lincoln having an episode - may have to commit her - finally settled - still going to theater
Fri, Apr 14, 1865 07:15PMMary Surratt I am so worried - the boys all left home armed and nervous. JWB even had me send a package to my tavern. I just don't know what is happening, but the talk around the table certainly has taken a violent turn.
Fri, Apr 14, 1865 07:33PMAbraham Lincoln Leaving for the theater - finally! Looks like it will be a bang up evening even if we are a little late!
Fri, Apr 14, 1865 09:15PMJohn W. Booth Dropped off my horse behind Ford's - going inside now - my name will live forever!
Fri, Apr 14, 1865 09:30PMAbraham Lincoln Seated in the box - had to have a standing ovation on arrival - pretty chilly and I am totally worn out - probably will sleep through most of the play
Fri, Apr 14, 1865 09:33PMWilliam Seward Big argument downstairs - going to see what is going on!
Fri, Apr 14, 1865 09:49PMWilliam Seward Some thug just tried to shoot me! Now he is beating me with the gun and stabbing me and my children! Help!
Fri, Apr 14, 1865 09:50PMJohn W. Booth In place, all is ready - this will be easier than I thought! Aiiiim and wait!
Fri, Apr 14, 1865 09:55PMJohn W. Booth The deed is done! Sic Semper Tyrannis! Some collateral damage in the box - jumping now!
Fri, Apr 14, 1865 10:01PMJohn W. Booth Darned spur! Hooked the bunting! Might have broken my leg - got to get out of town!
Fri, Apr 14, 1865 10:02PMAbraham Lincoln Loud noise! Not sure what, but I seem to be developing a migraine - more later when I feel better
Fri, Apr 14, 1865 10:03PMAbraham Lincoln Big crowds, lots of coming and going - going to the light!
Sat, Apr 15, 1865 07:07AMJohn W. Booth Cornered in a barn - fire all around me - Paine bailed, the coward! Just got shot in the neck - going down - all is lost! Useless, utterly useless......
Sat, Apr 29, 1865 02:31AMMary Surratt I am innocent! You can't hang me! I didn't kill Lincoln!
Fri, Jul 07, 1865 12:00PM