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Where was John Surratt on April 14, 1865 ?
03-18-2017, 01:57 PM
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RE: Where was John Surratt on April 14, 1865 ?
(03-18-2017 12:48 PM)L Verge Wrote:  Why are we ignoring the evidence of the two other men being in front of the theater with one calling out the time?

Here is what Joseph Dye stated during the John Surratt trial:

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Q. Did you say that the person said three times that it was ten minutes past ten o'clock ?
A. I said he called the time three times, and this time it was ten minutes past ten o'clock.
Q. And the other periods of time were before ?
A. Yes sir.
By a Juror :
Q. He did not state each time that it was ten minutes past ten ?
A. No, sir. There were eight or nine, or ten minutes between them. The last time I do not think there were more than five.
By Mr. Pierrepont :
Q. Did you see that man distinctly?
A. I did.
Q. Very distinctly ?
A. I did very distinctly.
Q. Do you see him now ?
A. I do.
Q. Can you tell us where he is ?
A. I can.
Q. Tell us where he is.
A. He sits there, (pointing to the prisoner.)
Q. Is that the man ?
A. It is. I have seen his face often since, while I have been sleeping—it was so exceedingly pale. He hurried up towards H street again, and that is the last I have seen of him until lately.
Q. You say he was the prisoner at the bar ?
A. Yes, sir, and I say that I have seen him since, while I have been sleeping.
Q. Did it make a very strong impression from what occurred at the time ?
A. It did, sir.
Q. What did Booth do then ?
A. He walked directly into the theatre.

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In Michael Shein's book it says that it was Lewis Carland, a costumer and actor, who called out the time at the request of C.B. Hess.

I would like to see a photo of Lewis Carland to see if Joseph Dye could have confused John Surratt with Lewis Carland.

Can anyone post a photo of Lewis Carland?
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