Louis Weichmann

[Jenny]

(09-19-2015 07:06 PM)Gene C Wrote:  

(09-19-2015 06:12 PM)Pamela Wrote:  Laurie, you've asked me a couple of times why Father Mulcahy despised the Weichmann and didn't think much of his brother and family. And I've wondered why Conroy's hatred was so bizarre and intense, and Mulcahey's just so intense, and unprofessional. I'm wondering if frustrated gay urges were a factor, something which is speculated about currently regarding many historic persons, sometimes based on thin evidence without enough respect for cultural and period differences.

I wouldn't publicly wonder or wander in that direction. There isn't any evidence as far as I know, and you haven't presented any, to go down that road. They chose to support the Surratt's over Weichmann, due to perceived wrongs. Comments have been made that there was also likely a political, regional, and/or friendship reason for their decision.

Admittedly anything is possible, but I agree that it was probably a "butting of heads" on a political, professional, or friendship level.

Murphy is a cutie, Jim! Love his eyes - looks like a very smart fellow!

Laurie, a friend of mine told me not long ago about a book on Amazon that was trying to pass off the assassination as being a lovers' quarrel between Lincoln and Booth. I can honestly say that I felt like slamming my head into a wall when I heard that - that's probably one you've heard before!