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(09-10-2017 01:35 PM)JMadonna Wrote:  

(09-10-2017 11:23 AM)L Verge Wrote:  

(09-10-2017 08:01 AM)JMadonna Wrote:  

(09-09-2017 06:47 PM)Dennis Urban Wrote:  He traveled a great deal by rail to various cities and also rented horses, so why the buggy?

The buggy was primarily used by Mary Surratt to pick up travelers (spies) at the rail station and travel between her house in the city and Surratsville. IMO it was to enhance confederate operations in Washington.

I don't ever remember seeing that reference, Jerry. What is your source?

1865 events. Sarah Slater was picked up by buggy from the train station to the Surratt boarding house. Franklin Stringfellow was deposited by buggy to Surratt tavern. 1+1 = my opinion

Makes sense, but the boardinghouse and the train station was not that far apart - easy walking distance.