April 22, 1865: Still Looking for J.W. Booth

These entries are taken from the Civil War Naval Chronology.

APRIL 22ND, 1865:  Secretary Welles warned the Potomac Flotilla that "[John Wilkes] Booth was near Bryantown last Saturday [April 15], where Dr. Mudd set his ankle, which was broken by the fall from his horse.  The utmost vigilance is necessary in the Potomac and Patuxet to prevent his escape.  All boats should be searched...."

The condition of alert remained in effect until word of the assassin's death on 26 April was received.

--Old B-R'er