Why was Mary Surratt not photographed after her arrest?

[John E.]

Hello Anita and Roger. No official reason was given for Mary Surratt's mugshot photo not being taken. As you may or may not know, Dr. Mudd's mugshot was not taken either.

I believe they weren't photographed because the government didn't consider them prime suspects at the time. The prisoners held at the Washington Navy Yard were believed to have had a direct hand in assisting Booth with the assassination. Mudd was considered a witness up until late April. Mudd and Surratt were both confined at the Old Capitol Prison.

John