Where was John Surratt on April 14, 1865 ?

[RJNorton]

After reading “Decapitating” p. 187-188, and kudo’s to John Fazio, it is apparent that Rhodes was lying. But why would he have done that?

Great question, Kees! I do not know.

The bottom line for me remains the same (I have asked this before): if John Surratt were in Washington why was he given such a simple assignment (calling the time at Ford's)? Why was he not sent to kill Johnson, Grant, or Stanton? It just seems strange to me that Surratt would not be given a government official to assassinate. Why would Booth go with the unreliable Atzerodt if Surratt were available to do the job?