"To Whom It May Concern", 1864
1864
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This letter is John Wilkes Booth's condemnation of the North and the Union. Booth refers to his serving in the capture and execution of John Brown, and his support of slavery. This letter was published in the Philadelphia Inquirer in April 1865.
This primary source comes from the General Records of the Department of Justice.
National Archives Identifier:
6783029Full Citation: 'To Whom It May Concern', 1864; 1864; General Records of the Department of Justice, Record Group 60. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/to-whom-it-may-concern-1864, April 23, 2024]