Horses used on the Escape Route

[BettyO]

As an animal lover and equestrienne, I find information on the horses associated with the escape route fascinating. Found this article regarding an interview with Nailor (by which time the article was written Fletcher was deceased.)

Herold's roan pacer was named "Charley" according to Fletcher's testimony at the Surratt Trial in 1867 and the animal is described in great detail as being a red roan with black mane, tail and stockings. A roan horse can look gray in certain light; particularly at night. Fletcher also goes into great detail describing the tack (Saddle, bridle, etc.) used by Herold that night. We know what Powell's saddle and bridle looked like as it's on display at Ford's. Although Powell used the tack, it originally belonged to Atzerodt.

Unfortunately, we don't know the name of Powell's dark bay gelding nor Booth's spirited bay mare. Mr. Hall once told me that he knew the name of Powell's one eyed nag, but he never could remember just what it's name was.