Decapitation of the Union

[John Fazio]

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(11-12-2015 08:24 PM)Gene C Wrote:  Interesting points Pamela.
John, I haven't read your book yet, and the answer may be in there, but what is your source that Weichmann was bi?
My guess is that if you can tell that from a photograph, Booth and Surratt surely could have figured that out by personal observation and would have used that against Weichmann in some manner to serve their own purposes. (I can tell they would do that kind of thing by looking at their photo's )

And I agree somewhat with Pamela's disagreement regarding Weichmann as a milquetoast. Weichmann appears somewhat meek, humble, unpretentious. Cautious, but not cowardly. Looking for adventure but intelligent and with enough personal conviction not to get too involved or caught up in circumstances around him (within his control) that were illegal or treasonous.

You've looked into this more than I have, but I don't follow your train of thought without more explanation.

Gene:

Weichmann's sexual orientation: Kauffman, "American", p. 362. I am not in my library, so I cannot tell you his source.

I did not say, nor imply, that Weichmann was in any way cowardly. On the contrary, I believe he displayed enormous courage and he is, in fact, among the most heroic figures in the saga. See pp. 298, 299 of "Decapitating" for accolades to his steadfastness in the face of every adversity.

John