Assassination Trivia

[RJNorton]

(01-28-2021 01:47 PM)Steve Whitlock Wrote:  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?

Yes, Mike K. mentions Bolton being at Ford's and in the box, but he includes the following endnote:

"John T. Bolton's recollections were not published until nearly fifty years after the fact, so take them for what they are worth. He appears to be the officer mentioned in several contemporary accounts. Norfolk (Virginia) Ledger-Dispatch January 28, 1911. Hereinafter Bolton, Ledger-Dispatch. Thanks to James O. Hall."

So it looks like Mike was using information very much like the account in Good's book. Good writes, "Bolton's actions in the presidential box cannot be confirmed..."