Booth Aided by Mosby

[BettyO]

Although much as been made by Messrs Hall, Tidwell and Gaddy in their stupendous work, Come Retribution, as well as letters from General Bradley C. Johnston and others, little else has been made regarding Colonel John Singleton Mosby's possible "interest" or orders in reference to the kidnapping of President Lincoln.

Just found this article in a rather obscure newspaper (love the image of a somewhat "chubby" Booth) dated April 15, 1865 which makes mention of Mosby's involvement in the kidnap venture. Of course, Powell had reiterated that this was so -

Still, interesting to see this referred so at this early date....

   

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