BettyO and Dr.Mary Walker

[BettyO]

Thanks, Herb!! But it was widely reported in the papers at the time that Dr. Walker came to the trial, seated herself right before the dock and the boys had a good giggling fit to see a lady dressed in slacks!

"Washington – June 6 – The Conspiracy trial was well attended today, the prominent spectators being Miss Anna Dickinson and Doctor (Mary) Walker – the bloomer costume of the latter amusing even the stoical giant known as Payne and making Harrold (sic) and he giggle indecorously." - Perley

Boston Journal – June 7, 1865

Dr. Walker was the only female attendant at the foot of the gallows who viewed the actual hanging outside in the yard.