Louis Weichmann

[Gene C]

Great points Roger.

Some of the modern comments, questions, and even criticism of Weichmann I believe can be attributed to the writing style of the time he wrote his notes for the book. Several of the books of the time (that I've read) over emphasize the qualities of the main characters.
It's not surprising he would be a target for Mary Surratt sympathizers and those with strong southern feelings. Look at the press and our political climate today. Not much has changed. Everyone's looking for a "bad guy or scapegoat" to blame things on. He was an easy target back then.

Regarding Weichmann's marriage, it appears his wife had her own political, social agenda. Wasn't she a strong activist in the Temperance Movement? She may have been a difficult person to live with.
It takes two to make a marriage work.
He might not have left her as much as she nudged him out the door. We just don't know.