The Surratt Courier

[Rhatkinson]

I bought the 3 volume set from the gift shop during the booth tour last weekend and have truly enjoyed reading it. I highly recommend it.

What I do NOT reccommend is driving back to SC the day of the tour. We got in our car at 6:30 am to head to the Surratt House and stayed in a bus/car until we got home that night at 1:30 am (I had a federal court trial on Monday so I needed to be home Sunday to prepare.)

Heath

[L Verge]

En route to Charleston one time, a group of us drove from Maryland to Myrtle Beach in eight hours and darn near died. I can only say that you must have the best "staying power" of anyone I know to spend that much time in a vehicle.

[Jim Garrett]

(04-25-2013 07:58 PM)Rhatkinson Wrote:  I bought the 3 volume set from the gift shop during the booth tour last weekend and have truly enjoyed reading it. I highly recommend it.

What I do NOT reccommend is driving back to SC the day of the tour. We got in our car at 6:30 am to head to the Surratt House and stayed in a bus/car until we got home that night at 1:30 am (I had a federal court trial on Monday so I needed to be home Sunday to prepare.)

Heath

Sorry to hear about the trial.......what was your sentence?

[Rhatkinson]

Mercifully, I came out better than the Conspirators.

It was actually a pedestrian vs car case that I defended for the car driver. Free advice: do not run across traffic on a busy highway. It doesn't end well.

[Bill Richter]

Rick Smith and I would like to thank members of the forum for their nice comments. They are most appreciated. Whether one agrees with the article or not, recognition of its raising and interesting point is very pleasing. Although it came out too late to be included in the article, John Stanton's wonder (Lincoln Discussion Symposium, Assassination, reward amounts, April 4, 2013) if anyone could have hit Booth through all the barn's clutter and interior contents raises another interesting thought.

[Hess1865]

Just read the latest Courier! Great story about Booth's death!! Makes one rethink what we have been hearing for years!
BTW, I better buy the volumes of the past issues of the Courier ASAP!! I can only imagine what I've been missing!!

[richard petersen]

Rhatkinson,
You can purchase back issues of the Courier. I do not have mine in front of me but you can order the "best of the Courier"
I have three different sets that give various articles going back to the 70's. Several of Mr. Hall's work are included. I believe there are about 20 to a set. Can give additional info later or check with the office; 301-868-1121

[richard petersen]

Sorry, I see this was covered.
The three sets are:
The Lincoln Assassination Volume 1 of 2 1986-1999
and the same heading Volume 2 of 2.
The third volume is titled "In Pursuit of... continuing research in the field of the Lincoln Assassination"

[Thomas Thorne]

Great article on a fascinating topic. As a person who is deficient in higher math I can't express an informed opinion on the JWB suicide theory.

I was very intrigued by the picture of "JWB" holding the pistol upside down. I did a thought experiment. If I had spent my life seeking to avoid ruining my pretty face and my enemies surrounded me and were seeking to take me to a shameful neck tie party, suicide would be very inviting. But the thought would never have occurred to me that the best way to kill myself would be to fire the revolver upside down.

This proves JWB was my superior in acting,shooting and chasing women.
Tom

[Gene C]

(04-26-2013 05:41 PM)Thomas Thorne Wrote:  This proves JWB was my superior in acting,shooting and chasing women.
Tom

Not me...
I was pretty good in the 2nd grade play, so it was time to move on to something new, and besides I never really cared for Shakespeare.
I can shoot my mouth off with the best of them.
Not only did I chase, but I caught the only woman that really matters to me.

[L Verge]

Awww, Gene. I should have pegged you as a hopeless romantic.

[Bill Richter]

Always good to hear from you, Thomas, and to even agree with you from time to time (however reluctantly). JWB is my superior in acting,shooting and chasing women, but I always endeavor to surpass him in these pursuits!

[BettyO]

Got my Courier today -

Bill, Rick - WONDERFUL article! A great read on the day of Booth's death....Did he or didn't he? You have explained in wonderful detail all the angles of Booth's death -whether at his own hands or at the hands of the search detail. Personally, I have never believed the suicide theory - but you've shown that it could make perfect sense!

Those who are NOT Surratt Society members are missing a wonderful treat! Don't miss out.... (my shameless plug!)

Thanks, ya'll!

[Jim Garrett]

(04-26-2013 07:34 PM)BettyO Wrote:  Got my Courier today -

Bill, Rick - WONDERFUL article! A great read on the day of Booth's death....Did he or didn't he? You have explained in wonderful detail all the angles of Booth's death -whether at his own hands or at the hands of the search detail. Personally, I have never believed the suicide theory - but you've shown that it could make perfect sense!

Those who are NOT Surratt Society members are missing a wonderful treat! Don't miss out.... (my shameless plug!)

Thanks, ya'll!

Betty, you are correct. The Surratt Society offers so much. When I joined several years ago, I realized the value of the group and quickly upgraded to a life member. he many many historical organizations I belong to or have belonged to, the Surratt Society is the most worthwhile.

[HerbS]

Bill,Rick-Fantastic work! We need to start calling you two-"The Columbo"investigators!