November 1864 Classified Ad by JWB

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Wish I knew the name of the piano teacher who was one of those who rented the H Street house from the Surratts before they decided to turn it into their city home. I'm not even sure when he had a room(s) there prior to the fall of 1864. Don't think I could stand the coincidence of having a John Wilkes and a John Wilkes Booth both tied to that sad little house...

I checked the 1863 Washington DC city directory and the music teacher at the boarding house was James S. Drake.

Wow, Steve, you are amazing with the sources you have at your fingertips! Thanks so much.