Correcting History

[Jim Garrett]

(01-03-2013 08:26 PM)J. Beckert Wrote:  That's a good point, Jim. By the time he made that entry in his diary, Booth had probably read the newspaper reports. I think Ferguson's account is one of the most detailed.

Bingo! When I examined Rathbones clothing, there was no evidence that the sleeves on the uniform coats had ever been cut, repaired, replaced, etc. That doesn't mean he wasn't in uniform, it just means he wasn't wearing either of those uniforms. However, the black evening shawl collared vest does have the heavy heavy dark stains on the lining. Combine that with Ferguson, who from his seat had an excellent view into the box......Good Enuff fer me.