Herold and Surratt

[John Fazio]

(11-08-2013 09:59 PM)John Fazio Wrote:  

(11-08-2013 06:11 PM)JMadonna Wrote:  

(11-08-2013 02:29 PM)L Verge Wrote:  Jerry,

I want you to put a cold compress on your forehead and sit down, but I am agreeing with you on this!

PSST.....by the same logic, I don't believe Benjamin knew either

Well it was a good feeling while it lasted wasn't it?

Jerry:

You have GOT to be kidding!!! Benjamin, the mastermind behind the Confederate year of terror (March, 1864, through April, 1865). Benjamin, without whose imprimatur, nothing was done by the Secret Service. Benjamin, in regular communication with the Canadian Cabinet, with Davis and with Surratt, the latter in regular communication with Booth. Benjamin, who ran for his life, even from Davis and his party, "anywhere, even if it takes me to the middle of China", because he knew he would not escape the hangman. Benjamin, who, after establishing a new career in England, never spoke about the war or of his role in it and never returned to the United States. That Benjamin! I repeat: You have got to be kidding.

John

Jerry:

I forgot one other "Benjamin": Benjamin, the number two man in the Confederate Government who burned almost all his records, orders, correspondence, etc., when he fled Richmond and who then burned what remained when he crossed the Savannah River heading for China. That Benjamin! You are kidding, aren't you?

John