Garrett Farm

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(08-27-2013 08:01 AM)L Verge Wrote:  First, welcome to the forum "Mom," and may I say that your daughter's name is lovely and very old-fashioned - such a pleasant change from our modern "selections."

I'm not sure how to answer your question because I'm not sure what "offered transportation" you are referring to. Upon leaving the ferry at Port Royal, they were sharing horse backs with two of the three returning Confederates. When Mr. Garrett agreed to take them in, only Booth remained the first night. Herold actually went on with the soldiers and returned the next day.

From that point on, I don't remember anyone offering them transportation. Their strange behavior caused the Garretts to ask them to leave, but no offer of transportation was made. In fact, they were banished to the barn and the door was locked without their knowledge because the family feared that they would steal their horses in the dark of night.

Thank you for your prompt response. I am listening to James Swanson's Manhunt The 12-Day Hunt For Lincoln's Killer and it states that Mr. Garrett's son had offered to take them by wagon pretty much anywhere they wanted to go just to get rid of them earlier in the day? I wonder why they did not choose to leave?

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(08-27-2013 08:15 AM)LincolnMan Wrote:  Be careful- the study of the Lincoln assassination can be addicting!

I know I am already hooked! So much to learn and so many questions. Glad I found this forum