Assassination Trivia

[Steve Whitlock]

If Bolton's account is true, why wasn't his statement taken at the time taken about Booth's movements or made to testify at the trial?

Steve, am I reading this correctly...the very first time we hear from Bolton is in 1914 (49 years after the assassination)? If true, I have trouble believing his account. Is there anything from him 1865-1880?

Roger, or anyone,

I see that Mike Kauffman may mention John T. Bolton in his book "American Brutus". Do you have a copy to verify what Mr. Kauffman says about Bolton that might verify his presence at Ford Theatre 14 Apr 1865?

Google says:


American Brutus: John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln ...
www.amazon.com › American-Brutus-Wilkes-Lincoln-...
American Brutus: John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln Conspiracies [Kauffman, Michael W.] on ... Right or Wrong, God Judge Me: The Writings of John Wilkes Booth ... Lt. John T. Bolton, 7th V.R.C., managed to get into the president's box. ... I have two kids under the age of four so it's not surprising that I couldn't keep up.