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If you haven't been on Dave Taylor's great blog, BoothieBarn.com, recently, please take time to visit his latest postings about the movements of the 16th NY Cavalry as they tracked down Booth and Herold. Great text, but even greater photos that Dave took at New Year's of sites along the troops' trail from Belle Plain to Garrett's farm.

I especially loved the photos of the magnificent Belle Grove mansion at what used to be Port Conway on the Rappahannock. The home is now a beautiful Bed and Breakfast, run by the Darnell family who love it dearly and are taking good care of it. I had the privilege of having a tour of the home about 35 years ago under a previous owner. It was lovely then, but needed some cosmetic work. I am delighted to see from Dave's photos that the cosmetics have been meticulously applied!