Title
Christian Rath to E.K. May
Description
Christian Rath responds to E.K. May's inquiry about the execution of the Lincoln conspirators. Rath states that: "I build the gallows and conducted the execution of Mrs. Surratt, Payne, Herold & Azerott in person. All were hanged on the same gallows and at the same time"
Creator
Rath, Christian
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1892-06-10
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
300484
T1892.06.10-MISC
Transcription
Jackson Mich June 10th 1892 E.K. May
Dear Sir
In answer to your enquiry about the exicution of the Lincoln Conspirators I will say
I build the Gallows and conducted the exicution of Mrs Surratt Payne, Herold & Azerott. in person All were hanged on the same Gallows and at the same time. Genl Hartranft stood on the Gallows platform and read their death sentence. No person can or will dispute this statement.
Respectfully Yours, Capt Chris Rath. Jackson Mich
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
paper and ink
1 p
23 x 15 cm