John Surratt's 1863 arrest

[Susan Higginbotham]

According to the June 1, 1863 Alexandria Gazette, a Surratt of Prince George's County, Maryland, was arrested on May 22, 1863, along with a J. H. Padgett and a Dr. Wyvill, for "aiding, entertaining, and assisting certain parties to run the blockade." Surratt was discharged on parole after a hearing. I'm surprise he got away, especially as his post office was being investigated around this time. Does anyone know anything about Padgett and Wyvill?


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