Lincoln Reward Money Fraud?

[Dave Taylor]

(01-07-2016 08:23 AM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote:  (Just wanted to say wherein the myth probably originated.)

Oh, I understand, Eva. It is a possibility that the myth of the $100,000 reward for Booth originated with Jones, but I also think the Reward poster has thrown many people off as well because they don't take the time to read the whole thing.

I highly recommend William Edwards' transcription of the government's reward files held by the NARA. Not only does this recount the specific payouts to specific people for the capture of Booth, Herold and others, but it also contains all of the applications that were received by the government by those asking for reward money. The different accounts give an interesting perspective on how the troops and detectives hunted for the assassins.