Who's to blame?

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(01-09-2016 11:38 AM)Dennis Urban Wrote:  

(02-26-2013 05:06 PM)Dave Taylor Wrote:  

(02-26-2013 05:03 PM)Hess1865 Wrote:  Is there any solid proof that Jett telegraphed the War Dept.?

No, not at all. I'm pretty sure his movements were pretty well accounted for between Ruggles and Bainbridge and the Gouldman's. Lucinda Holloway just really hated Jett and either made it up, or easily convinced herself that it was true.

I never heard the Jett telegraph story before. Seems a little far-fetched. Given the rural locale of the Garret farm, I wonder if there was even a telegraph point anywhere close?

I have never heard that story either. Wasn't there a rail line still in service somewhere near Bowling Green? Would there have been a telegraph service attached to it?

I have often wondered why Jett was snuggled all warm in his bed at Gouldman's while Bainbridge and Ruggles were still out and about earlier and in position to warn Booth and Herold, if necessary.