Assassination Trivia

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Thanks for another good idea, Laurie - I think I will give up on this one. The depicted gentleman is General Rufus Barringer, and here his story goes:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/general-r...6039709619

The original source (more lengthy yet worth reading) is here, please see pp.65ff:
http://docsouth.unc.edu/fpn/collis/collis.html

Wiki additionally reveals the (not-)link to the assassination:

"Unfortunately, Lincoln's favor backfired. After his assassination, Barringer fell under suspicion due to his brief meeting with Lincoln less than two weeks prior. He was repeatedly questioned regarding any role he may have played in the conspiracy. He wasn't released from custody until late July, months after most other Confederate prisoners had been freed."

Great anecdote. Thanks for sharing, Eva. I might snitch this for the Surratt Courier some month.