Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-08-29

O.. THURSDAY,
see them and give them their points, and he there
fore wanted them "posted." = ,-"a....
After my talking to him 80 severely on account
of the failure to have me released at the time
promised, I'd, FL Matchett became frightened,
and seemed to yet the idea that. had his letters
to those parties and had sent them, or copies of
them, toyou. Possibly, in my anger, / threatened
as much He, therefore, made known his fears to
Ashley and Butler, and Ashley endeayored by his
note to obtain the letters. r.-
Ihave just been ordered to get ready for the
penitentiary. Very respectfully,
.. ...., 2CHAs A. DUNHAM.
The following are the several papers which ac-
company the above. The letterS of reference in
serted in the foregoing and annexed to the succeed
ing, are not upon the originals, but are introduced
solely for your convenience in perusing this report
The subjoined paper, hesdsd. memorandum. y
by the hand that wrote it, bears internal evidence
of having been furnished as guide to some per-
son or persons who were expected to fabricate cor
responding testimony.
| .... EA.] -sdEMoRANDUM ..-... 81.
Shortly before the Inauguration Of Lincoln and
johnson, the latter, through or in connection with
Booth sent several letters to the Confederacy, one
of which was intended for Jefferson Davis. These
letters were borne by messenger named Allen,
who had been acting as scout or spy for one OF
the Union Generals. Allen was provided with a
safe conduct through our picket lines, and wassup-
posed to have been sent on secret duty in connec-
ton with his command. He was also provided
with papers from rebel emissary at the North, to
ensure him proper treatment when he should enter
the Confederate lines After delivering his mail
in Richmond, he returned, bearing several letters
which he received from j. p Benjamin. These
letters were enclosed to Booth On returning to
Washington, Allen called on Booth and delivered
the package and Booth, after examining some OF
the letters went out, as he said in search of his
messenger. The messenger could not be found,
and Booth asked Allen if he was too tired to go as
far as the Kirkwood House. Allen replied in the
negative, when Booth, drawing forth the package
brought from Richmond, selected letter addressed
to "Andrew johnson, Vice-President elect of the
United States" and asked Allen to deliver it
Allen promised to do so, and then accompanied
Booth to the bar-room to first take drink. Here
Allen met friend, who was invited to join them
in taking a drink, and afterward accompanied him
to the Kirkwood and heard him inquire if Mr..
johnson was in, and saw him go to his (Johnson's)
ROOM This friend waited until Allen came down
stairs, when he asked him, jocularly, what in the
devils business he had to do with Johnson-if he
was already begging for an Office. Allen can be
produced, as well as the friend who accompanied
him to the Kirkwood from Booth. Allen, before
going to Richmond, had been led by Booth to be,
heve that he was confidential and secret agent
for the Government, and that the letters borne by
him had reference to peace propositions, which
would speedily lead to suspension Of hostilities
and the restoration of the Union. Add, also, that
it can further be proved by two persons, formerly
rebel soldiers, that Booth, on the first or second
day before his death, fell in with them near Gar.
rats, and asked their advice and assistance in his
efforts to escape He informed them that he had
killed Lincoln, and thereby made good Southern
man President One of the parties, whose name
is Dawson, said to him that if be meant that he
had made Andy johnson President he had done
the worst possible thing for the South, as he was
more extreme in his views, anda greater enemy to
the South than Lincoln. Booth replied that il
was mistake-that johnson, as candidate and
Office seeker had to say great many things, but
as President he could do as he pleased; that he
was bound to be friend of the South, and that
if he went back on him (Booth) he would have
hung him higher than Haman. These men belong
Il hoor fohor md
can be produced as witnesses. 60.
Here the paper ends; but the following, which
WAS originally the final clause, and is now conclu
ded, is still legible: ....-...
For the names Of Dawson and Allen, used above,
leave blanks, or substitute the names Of such per-
sons as you know will take their parts
[B.] THURSDAY MORNING, April IS, 1867.
DEARSR: Atelegram calls me to Philadelphia,
and go on the II clock, q. M, train. l, there
fore, send you an envelope in which you can send
me, by mail, your statement
I hope you will be- able to put itin the Office this
evening, so that can get it by next Monday.
Wishing you every success,
| I am truly yours
J. NJ. ASHLEY.
At and after the word Statement" above, the
words incorporating the verbal are stricken stu
diously out.
[C] TOLEDO, OHIO. April %, 1867.
My DEAR SIR On my return home to-day, l
found your favor, and the promised statement en-
closed. expect to be in Washington on Thurs
day. and will see you that day or the next morning.
Truly, your friend,
J. NJ ASHLEY.
G. A. Durham, Esq, Wash, D. G.
This letter seems to have come here in COM
mon envelope, superscribed &c. A. Durham, pres
ent," which is much pocket soiled The same ap-
plies to the following: .
[D.] SATURDAY, A. NJ, June LIST, 1867.
DEAR SIR: Your note is just received. Let
your counsel act as they deem best, taking advan-
tage Of every legal point which may be presented.
think the course proposed by them is all that we
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