Booth's Escape Route

[Matt Macoubrie]

To those who are wondering why Powell did not go with Herold and Booth to the destination point outside of Washington D.C. at the Naval Bridge Yard, it was because Powell was left behind at the Secretary of State's house. When Powell was attempting to assassinate the Secretary of State William H. Seward, Herold had heard the screaming from inside the house and decided to leave with Powell's horse. Powell was then left to walk the streets of Washington D.C. where he would be picked up later by police. Powell was not knowledgeable at the area of Washington D.C. which is why Herold was there originally, because Herold knew the roads better than any of the other conspirators.