Harney, and his Story

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I believe that John Howard mentions Harney, but I have not been on one of Dave's tours to know whether or not he does. He may respond to you here.

I do not recall hearing any others speak of Harney except those studying chiefly Mosby. The few I know seem to believe that Mosby was involved in the Harney escapade. Most of the national Lincoln associations that I am familiar with still try to avoid the assassination issue. As for the Rangers at Ford's, I have only heard one in recent years because I seldom go there. Eric Martin gives an excellent, abbreviated talk to our bus tour participants, but I'm not sure that Harney is part of it. Knowing Eric, however, he could speak on it if questioned.

Are you sure that the end result is any change in the thinking of Tidwell et al.? I remember JOH stressing from the beginning that Booth became a loose cannon when Richmond fell.