<p>One of the state s highest-ranking national figures, the story of Judge Joseph Holt and his remarkable life has remained untold...until now. Susan Dyer has dove in with both hands, uncovering a brilliant legal mind who had been appointed cabinet posts under several presidents in such diverse positions as Commissioner of Patents, Postmaster General, Secretary of War, and finally, our nation s first-ever Judge Advocate General, where he had the tremendous responsibility of prosecuting the conspirators who had slain the very president who had appointed him to that office, President Abraham Lincoln. Similarly fascinating, this book tells the story of Holt Mansion, its many mysteries, legends and historic events and the immense project to acquire and restore it to its antebellum splendor that is underway today. No Kentucky s collection or library will be complete without this amazing account. When President Abraham Lincoln appointed fellow Kentuckian Joseph Holt as America s first-ever Judge Advocate General, he could never have imagined that this very talented gentleman s greatest role in their divided nation s history would be that crucial position which he would play in the prosecution of Lincoln s own assassins. Thus, America s Advocate became Lincoln s Advocate.</p>

Lincoln's Advocate: The Life of Judge Joseph Holt

Biographies & Memoirs

Susan B. Dyer

Historical

Acclaim Press

On a Sunday afternoon in 1997 while driving along State Highway 144 near Stephensport, Kentucky, Susan Dyer and her husband passed the Joseph Holt Mansion and her life changed forever. Originally built in the 1850s with some features dating to the 1870s once part of Holt's 10,000-acre estate the home had been vacant for more than 50 years and deteriorated due to time, the elements, and lack of upkeep.   Joseph Holt Mansion tells the story of Susan's tireless efforts to save the Holt mansion, initially by bringing awareness to the historical importance of Judge Joseph Holt and the Holt home to the people of Breckinridge County, Kentucky. Although told it couldn't be restored by restoration experts and public officials, Susan began a campaign to restore the mansion to its former glory. Judge Holt Mansion describes Susan's "never say never" attitude and the thousands of hours spent in fund raising, grant writing, and leading the charge along with other volunteers and public officials to save the Holt mansion. Judge Joseph Holt was born in Breckinridge County in 1807 and was buried in the Holt Family Cemetery east of the mansion in 1894. The mansion was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.  Read Judge Holt Mansion and learn the story behind the efforts to restore a true piece of Kentucky heritage.

Joseph Holt Mansion: Saving & Restoring the Home of Lincoln's Judge Advocate General

History

Retired

U.S. Army.

Foreword by LG Dana K. Chipman

38th Judge Advocate General of the Army

Americas

Acclaim Press, Inc.

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