Garrett Farm

[Dave Taylor]

(08-28-2013 03:44 PM)L Verge Wrote:  Thank you, Dave, for filling in the blanks for me in reference to Ned Freeman (the first time his service was needed). Is this part of the trial testimony or a Garrett statement? I must admit to never reading entirely that dreadful trial testimony -- confusing, convoluted, downright boring to this old gal!

I am happy to know, however, that my friend James Swanson got things right. Perhaps other authors deleted the first references to Ned Freeman and the $10 note when they had to edit and re-edit their work to satisfy publishers.

Most of my story comes from Jack Garrett's statement. While the two Garrett boys were held in DC and required to report to the trial every day, they never actually testified. Jack did testify two years later at the John Surratt trial.

Don't feel bad Laurie. Even though I consult the trial often in my research, I've never actually read the thing completely through either.