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Correction with apologies
10-19-2013, 01:22 PM,
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RE: Correction with apologies
Laurie,

Actually, the National Detective Police was a misnomer. In reality, L. C. Baker was hired by Secretary of War Stanton to be his private detective. He was paid $200 a month for wages.

In addition, many history books imply that L. C. Baker was onsite at the Garrett farm. He wasn't! He was in New York City. Stanton sent a telegram to him asking his assistance in finding Booth. L. C. Baker replied back by telegram advising to use his cousin Luther and a military regiment to get Booth.

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Correction with apologies - by L Verge - 10-19-2013, 01:01 PM
RE: Correction with apologies - by historybuff22 - 10-19-2013, 01:22 PM
RE: Correction with apologies - by Rick Smith - 10-19-2013, 02:06 PM
RE: Correction with apologies - by L Verge - 10-19-2013, 02:25 PM

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