St. Peter's or Horsehead? Is the Stage Route the Answer?

[Rick Smith]

John,

I understand what you are trying to say here, but, Jett & Bainbridge were on Mosby's rolls. The rolls of Mosby's command are readily available and these men do appear, just as Lewis T. Powell does. Ruggles does not, as you have pointed out.

Another late comer to Mosby's rolls was William Newbill, who, along with two others, had dinner at the Garrett place while Booth & Herold were there.

There is no doubt that these men were late comers; but they were in the midst of "earning" their place on Mosby's rolls.

They were all there and under orders for the same purpose; find Booth and get him out.

With the possible exception of Mortimer Ruggles, who certainly was working with the others and was on the same mission, I think it is most appropriate to call them "Mosby Men."

Rick