[Illustration: THE LIFE, CRIME, AND CAPTURE OF John Wilkes Booth AND THE PURSUIT, TRIAL AND EXECUTION OF HIS ACCOMPLICES.] One year ago the writer of the letters which follow, visited the Battle Field of Waterloo. In looking over many relics of the combat preserved in the Museum there, he was particularly interested in the files of journals contemporary with the action. These contained the Duke of Wellington's first despatch announcing the victory, the reports of the subordinate commanders, and the current gossip as to the episodes and hazards of the day.…
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