Military Response Time To Assassination

[John E.]

Hi folks,

Considering the lack of communication technology in 1865, can anyone argue that the military's response to Lincoln's assassination was anything but swift and overwhelming ?

In just 12 days, Booth was dead and all of his suspected accomplices (that were prosecuted) were in custody.

Two weeks later, they were put on trial. Its hard to imagine anything happening that fast nowadays.

I know Stanton said he wished all of the conspirators to be tried and executed before Lincoln was buried but I think that was an emotional response and not realistic one, even to him.

Thoughts ?