Words from Dr. Richard Mudd

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Thank you, Bob, for the information about the second George Mudd in the Bryantown area. I had never heard that, and my first instinct would be that maybe he (the slave owner) was who was entangled with Booth. However, that would make me wonder why Atzerodt specifically said "Dr." IMO, Atzerodt told the truth, however, I suspect that "food and provisions" was not what was being sent to Dr. Mudd. I suspect it was those darned pistols that we have discussed before and similar "goodies" that left in those doggie bags.

Also, it was not unusual in Maryland for one to be a slaveholder and still support the Union. I believe that I am correct in that John Bell of the Constitutional Union Party was second runner-up in the state in 1860. He represented those who wanted to maintain slavery, but also the Union. The Huntts claimed to be of that ilk.