The Reason Lincoln Had to Die
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12-12-2018, 04:41 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-12-2018 04:55 PM by L Verge.)
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RE: The Reason Lincoln Had to Die
(12-12-2018 04:09 PM)mikegriffith1 Wrote:(12-12-2018 06:06 AM)RJNorton Wrote:(12-11-2018 09:45 PM)mikegriffith1 Wrote: Where in the world would Booth have had the time and equipment to do the kinds of alterations documented in the report? I believe that you owe this audience documented details (preferably exact quotes) from reputable sources (i.e. FBI Report) that back up what you just said about the "diary!" First, begin by acknowledging that it never started out as a diary. It was an appointment book from 1864. It ended up serving as Booth's only way to vent his frustrations at not being hailed a hero - and it didn't take a lot of pages to do that. And, do you really think that Booth was stupid enough to list his "backers" in the plot and then keep that list to the brutal end? If nothing else, while he was hiding in the woods for awhile at Garrett's, he must have realized that the trap was closing on him. I would have deep-sixed any evidence at that point at least. Also, stop trying to change the subject to Custer to avoid the heat... And one more point - I can find no reference to Booth and Herold being in the Rollins home. They tried to negotiate passage with William Rollins, but nothing was solved and Rollins left to go tend his nets. There is no mention of Betty Rollins being around until the troops showed up at the door and questioned the couple about the fugitives. Back at the ferry landing, the three Confederates rode up, and Herold engaged them in conversation and would end up announcing that they were the assassins of Lincoln. As soon as James Thornton got back with the ferry, all five (and maybe Mason?) crossed over to Port Royal. Ironically, Mrs. Rollins would later tell the forces to look for Willie Jett at the home of his girlfriend -- the romantic Mr. Booth was done in by a love affair. |
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