BettyO's New Book

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(03-31-2015 06:42 PM)PaigeBooth Wrote:  # Betty, I also enjoyed your portrayal of Louis Weichmann in Alias. I have always had a particular interest in Weichmann (currently writing a paper on him for school) and it was quite refreshing for me to read his direct relationship with Powell. I really liked that you did not come right out and confirm Weichmann's innocence, Betty, but instead tempt us to imagine Weichmann knew a little more than he lead on...

Thanks, Paige, for such an excellent review. I have ordered the book, but it has not yet arrived. What you noted about Weichmann reminded me of what John Surratt said in his lecture. Makes one "wonder."

"I proclaim it here and before the world that Louis J. Weichmann was a party to the plan to abduct President Lincoln. He had been told all about it, and was constantly importuning me to let him become an active member. I refused, for the simple reason that I told him that he could neither ride a horse nor shoot a pistol, which was a fact. These were two necessary accomplishments for us."