Band at the execution

[L Verge]

I did correspond briefly with John Elliott on this matter the other day. John has probably done more in-depth research on everything that went on at the Arsenal and Penitentiary during this period. In fact, he has really looked for the tiny little, human interest tidbits that make life interesting. I have asked him to be prepared to do a talk at our 2016 Surratt conference on just such stuff. John has never run across any mention of a band, but we'll keep looking.

I also wonder if a drummer or band could have been sent over from the Marine Barracks, where the Marine Band was stationed.