What Was The Role of David Herold

[MaddieM]

(04-05-2013 03:47 PM)Laurie Verge Wrote:  I think we covered this earlier, Maddie, but my point (and that of several others - including Mike Kauffman, whom I often disagree with) is that Herold was not an escort, but a point man to make sure that Powell got in the Seward door and then take off to see that Atzerodt and Booth were also accomplishing their deeds.

BTW: I will be seeing a relative of Atzerodt tomorrow when he brings a group on a Booth Tour. I first met him in 1983, and have only talked to him a few times over the years. I believe that George was his great-grand uncle -- however, don't quote me on that because I am lousy at genealogy and lineage.

Oh, sorry. I wasn't sure what you meant by Point Man. However, again, I'm not sure why this was even necessary? Surely, it would be just another complication and dead giveaway if things when wrong...which they did? I thought Booth trusted Powell to get the job done, why would Herold have to have this role?