John Wilkes Booth By Matthew Casale Apr 10, 1865 Mary Surratt goes to Surrattsville Apr 11, 1865 John Wilkes Booth receives a letter from Mary Todd Lincoln Apr 12, 1865 John Wilkes Booth begins his scheme of assassination. Apr 14, 1865 Booth is at the theater, about to assassinate Lincoln Apr 14, 1865 Herold and Powell travel to Seward's mansion. Apr 14, 1865 Booth waits for Powell and Herold to show up. Apr 14, 1865 Booth and Herold travel to the Surrattsville Tavern Apr 14, 1865 Booth takes refuge at Mudd's farm. bruh moment #3 Apr 14, 1865 Booth escapes from the theater on horse Apr 15, 1865 Lincoln dies. bruh