Gideon Welles to Col. Jacob Teilan

Full Title

Telegram of Gideon Welles, Navy Department, Washington, to Col. Jacob Teilan, Comdr. Marine Corps, Head Quarters, Washington via Navy Yard, April 15, 1865

Description

States, "Have extra strong and careful guard ready for special service if called for by Com. Montgomery. . . ." Refers to the hunt for John Wilkes Booth after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

Source

Missouri History Museum

Rights

This item is in the public domain.

Tags

• manhunt

• government: U.S.

• navy: Union

Cite this Item

Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878. "Telegram of Gideon Welles, Navy Department, Washington, to Col. Jacob Teilan, Comdr. Marine Corps, Head Quarters, Washington via Navy Yard, April 15, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed November 21, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/332

Item Type

Letter

Creator

Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878

Date

April 15, 1865

Region

District of Columbia