War Department, Washington City April 23rd 1865
Col. L.C. Baker Agt War Depy,
The Secretary of War directs that you
will collate and send to me at once, all the evidence
or information in your possession touching: 1st The horses rode by Booth and Pino 2nd All the facts as to the crossing the bridge from
Washington during the night of the murder, and. 3rd Any other facts in reference to Booth's con-
nection with said murder. Very Respy Your Obt Svt H.L. Burnett Judge Adv