April 15, 1865: In Case the President's Assassin Is Taken to Washington Navy Yard

APRIL 15TH, 1865:  Welles sent a telegram to Commodore John B. Montgomery, Commandant of Washington Navy Yard:  "if he military authorities arrest the murderer of the President and take him to the Yard, put him on a monitor and anchor her in the stream, with a strong guard on vessel, wharf, and in the yard.

Call upon the commandant of the Marine Corps for guard.  Have vessel immediately prepared to receive him at any hour, day or night, with necessary instructions.  he will be heavily ironed and so guarded as to prevent escape or injury to himself."

--Old B-R'er