Flag stained with Lincoln's blood on display in Milford

[Ed Steers]

Well, I haven't seen this much agreement re any of my comments since I picked the Baltimore Colts to beat the New York Giants in 1958. As to flag serving as a cushion; it is possible it was used briefly in the box, but not when Lincoln was carried across the street. Then again, remember that Laura Keene claims to have cradled Lincoln's head in her lap. In both scenarios it seems the amount of blood is greater than that coming from Lincoln's head wound, hence Rathbone could be the source. I do not suppose we will ever know precisely what happened.