Booth's visit to the Surratt Boarding House after the assassination

[Jim Garrett]

(10-22-2012 02:48 PM)Laurie Verge Wrote:  Joe, I had forgotten about Hazelton's description of Booth's attire. That makes sense that he came prepared to ride hard and fast. I have never worn a slouch hat, but I have always been of the opinion that it was pulled down more towards the ears and more secure on the head.

Jim Garrett - your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to put on white gloves, convince the Ford's curator to let you examine the boot, and report back to us as to any pockets on the inside.

Seems to me that Joe's remembering the Hazelton statement and the possibility of examining Booth's boot might provide the factual information required?

I will check on the boot as best as I can. The boot is entombed in the display case, and is virtually impossible to get to without an act of.....oh well. I will check with Gloria Swift, the former curator, who is probably the very best resource.