An interesting trip to Surrattsville

[Tom Bogar]

Tom and John, thank you. I am one who feels Ned Spangler was totally innocent of any complicity in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Thus, I am asking these questions only for the sake of discussion and the few things that have made me wonder.

I do have one more question --> I recall reading somewhere that Jeannie Gourlay also reminisced about a drunken Spangler being part of the conspiracy and his involvement with the gas lights. But, as often is the case, I have forgotten where I saw this. Does anyone know? (or is it just my imagination)

Nothing like that is ringing a bell. Can't recall finding anything like that in my research. In fact, Jeannie felt kindly toward Spangler, esp. after he showed up with that puppy in his arms. Of course, she may have sided with Withers, or believed him, during their brief marriage.

I wholeheartedly concur with John's cogent analysis of this. Well-stated!