Lincoln Discussion Symposium

Is there some way that Betty's remarks at Seward House be videotaped and played here later? I sooo want to go but I can't!

(01-29-2015 12:13 PM)BettyO Wrote: [ -> ]Thanks, ya'll....hope you all like it - there is a lot of new information; and some new photos as well...

I'll be there for the Author's Hour signing away.

I also have a speaking gig at the Seward Museum sometime this Spring/Summer and I'm working things out for another in NYC in late March....

Will your speaking gig in NYC be open to the public?

There is a chance, yes, that it could be taped - Seward House as well. Thanks....

(01-29-2015 10:50 PM)BettyO Wrote: [ -> ]There is a chance, yes, that it could be taped - Seward House as well. Thanks....

Congratulations. Can't wait to read it.

This is a Tremendous book! I am using BettyO's research on Powell's reaction[and other males] to Dr.Mary Walker's appearance at the trial of the Lincoln Conspirators.This talk will be in March at the National Women's Rights Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls,NY.Thanks-Betty O!!!!!!

Great news BettyO!! I can't wait to read it. Per yr bookstore adventure is Powell the co-author? Has his ghost demanded royalties? A ghost with a pistol and knife is formidable indeed.

I wonder if the Powell-Branson relationship weakens the idea that Powell was still on detached service from Mosby. Working with JWB,having lots of downtime to pursue the ladies might be more congenial than going around counting railroad trains and other mundane but tedious intelligence gathering activities.
Tom

(01-29-2015 10:50 PM)BettyO Wrote: [ -> ]There is a chance, yes, that it could be taped - Seward House as well. Thanks....

Betty,

Will the speaking engagement at the Seward Museum be open to the public? The in-laws are not far in Syracuse. I'd love to make the trip out to Auburn!

Quote:I wonder if the Powell-Branson relationship weakens the idea that Powell was still on detached service from Mosby. Working with JWB,having lots of downtime to pursue the ladies might be more congenial than going around counting railroad trains and other mundane but tedious intelligence gathering activities.

Tom -

I doubt seriously that having a sweetheart in Baltimore affected his detached service with Mosby. More or less, it probably enhanced his duty in Baltimore. Powell was not at the Branson house that much in 1865. He was there from January to March when he was arrested; but still found time to visit the Surratt House twice as well as working with David Preston Parr and Surratt.

Quote:Will the speaking engagement at the Seward Museum be open to the public? The in-laws are not far in Syracuse. I'd love to make the trip out to Auburn!

Daniel -

The talk with certainly be open to the public. We're putting together info now - I'll let ya'll know when it all comes together. Thanks!

BettyO-When you are at the Seward House[40 miniutes from me] this Spring or Summer,please let me know, and I will come over to meet you.Please sign my 1st edition book of"Alias Paine".

Betty,

Well done. Looking forward to reading the new edition and learning more about the Bransons. The first edition is one of my favorites.

Rick

Quote:When you are at the Seward House[40 miniutes from me] this Spring or Summer,please let me know, and I will come over to meet you.Please sign my 1st edition book of"Alias Paine".

Will do, Herb!

Quote:Looking forward to reading the new edition and learning more about the Bransons. The first edition is one of my favorites.

Thanks a bunch, RicK!

I'm with Rick. More on the Bransons is great!

Got my copy today. Looks great Betty!! Can't wait to dig in!

Just placed my order today. Lincoln wanted to visit California but didn't make it. Betty, when are you coming to Los Angeles ?

Quote:I'm with Rick. More on the Bransons is great!

Quote:Got my copy today. Looks great Betty!! Can't wait to dig in!

Quote:Just placed my order today. Lincoln wanted to visit California but didn't make it. Betty, when are you coming to Los Angeles ?

Thanks, all! Hope you enjoy the new information - I'll keep finding stuff (if I can!) and posting here as well as publishing - I'm on the trail of some things re: the Bransons and will let you all know what and when I find it!

As for LA?! Thanks - would love to come out but have never been further "out west" than Kansas - however, I have friends in the LA area....perhaps someday they'll make a movie/documentary about Powell based on Alias! (hint....hint!)