[WhiskeyPapa]

Lincoln died April 14, 1865. Milligan was sentenced to be hanged on May 19, 1865. Milligan filed his petition on May 10, 1865. It was decided during the December term, 1866.

Lincoln died April 15.

Milligan was convicted and sentenced to death in 1863. A stay of execution by Lincoln was the only reason he lived to sue for damages later.

All this research and you missed that?

Walt

[GOPcapitalist]

Lincoln died April 15.

Yeah, the day of his true legacy - Tax day. He was shot on April 14 though, also known as Sic Semper Tyrannus day.