Conspiracy in Canada

[Laurie Verge]

John - You forgot to mention that Richard Thomas Zarvona (his alias taken from his sojourns in Italy before the war) disguised himself as a female - "The French Lady" - in order to take over the St. Nicholas. Complete with hoop skirts and speaking French, he became Madame LaForte under the protection of a strongman "brother." He flirted with passengers and crew and even slapped one officer who started to steal a kiss.

Yet another passionate Southern Marylander working to help the Confederacy. His escapades are part of the current exhibit at Surratt House. I'll offer again to send a free exhibit booklet to members of this forum if you will supply me with your regular mailing address. laurie.verge@pgparks.com.