An historical look at the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and of those who were accused of conspiring or enacting the assassination plot.

Rejoicing at the close of the Rebellion, and scenes at the White House --The assassination -- Death of the President, and the taking of the Oath of Office of his successor -- Other attempts at assassination evening of April 14, 1865 -- The flight and capture of Booth and Herold, and confinement of their associates-biographies and statements -- Funeral ceremonies and removal of remains to Springfield, Ill. -- Trial and punishment of the conspirators -- Sketches of the conspirators -- Louis J. Weichmann -- The execution -- The conspiracy and the conspirators -- John H. Surratt, his flight, arrest, trial, and acquittal -- Narrative of a walk of the author, May, 1901, over the route of flight and capture.