Wooden chairs on the gallows

[Jim Garrett]

And Christian Rath gave the "seat of honor" to Mrs. Surratt. The executioner and staff (just soldiers assigned to do their duty) conducted themselves with great decorum. They did themselves proud. The immediate aftermath sounds like it might have gone just a bit sideways with cutting down (I believe) Atzerodt with a big thud. And cutting the lock of hair from Mrs. Surratt while Rath wasn't looking (er, Laurie). Overall the execution was carried out efficiently and with no problems.

Lemonade and cake anyone?