The Flimsy Case Against Mary Surratt

[GustD45]

MIke, remember that decision you've cited came years after the Military Comission. In my opinion, Stanton did believe there was a larger plot involving the Confederacy which gave him the impetus to argue for a trial by Military Court. Was he wrong? I don't think he was. Stanton believed through the trial he would uncover a connection. Obviously one wasn't found nor did it prove one existed, but this does not mean he was trying to cover up anything. Edwin Stanton did what he thought was right under the existing circumstances.