Louis Weichmann

[Pamela]

From Lincoln's Avengers, p95, "...Weichmann, whom he (Capt. Gleason) described as 'physically and intellectually... a giant, but in bravery...a dwarf.'" I guess Weichmann was tall.

I haven't read Leonard's entire book, so maybe she included Gleason's apology to Louis, but I didn't see it in the portion of her book linked by Laurie. From Weichmann, p110, "'Dear Weichmann: Over two months ago, since your welcome letter reached me, and you are deserving of a long apology from me for not writing before...

Well, my boy, accept my congratulations, heartily, sincerely, for the manly way you discharged your disagreeable duties in regard to the Surratt family. You have done nobly and are deserving of all credit. When I last saw you my feelings were anything but true, friendly ones as you must know, but the course you pursued, the testimony you gave, which I assure you was critically read by me, has a long time since completely changed my opinion, and I beg your pardon for all the unjust suspicions which I have ever entertained toward you...Sincerely, your friend, D.H. Gleason'"

Leonard also mentioned that before Louis moved to Mary's house, Surratt was a frequent and welcome visitor, "when he visited, Surratt frequently brought with him fruits and vegetables from his family's home in Surrattsville." I assume she's referencing Weichmann, but she left out an important detail. p18, Weichmann, "In those days, he was accustomed to bring fruits and vegetables from his home in the country to the Washington market to sell." This activity of John's gave Louis reason to believe John had employment with the family business that was ordinary work as opposed to working for the rebellion.