James P Ferguson, witness to the assassination

[Christine]

Gene, here is the letter already transcribed. Aiken wrote some letters in this way with numbered points; maybe a lawyer thing. It just seemed a bit unusual that he would represent Mrs. Surratt, and then someone who testified against Booth. Maybe since Ferguson owned a bar he and Aiken were friends. Oh, wait, but Freddie spoke out in favor of temperance!

I also thought the references to death threats were interesting. From confederate sympathizers who didn't want Booth identified?

Does anyone know if any of the defense attorneys ever got them from Union supporters?

http://books.google.com/books?id=gfgXgy6...on&f=false