Lincoln vs Booth mano a mano

[RJNorton]

(04-23-2013 09:51 AM)J. Beckert Wrote:  That's it, Roger. It's an early account, so there may be something there. I wonder why no one else reported seeing him twice in the dress circle? With all the eyewitness accounts, she's the only one who mentioned this. I think it's very interesting, but I don't remember hearing Booth attempted to stab Lincoln.

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This also makes me wonder, if it's true, if Booth encountered Parker the first time. This would explain him having to pass whatever he did to Forbes. Identifying himself a second time to a different person? Seems if he got by once, he may not be questioned a second time.

Joe, I wonder if the historians and authors tend to discount Clara Harris' story. At the moment I cannot think of any assassination books I've read that mention a visit by Booth to the State Box an hour before the shot was fired.