The Lincoln Traveler

[L Verge]

Excellent points, Bill, and a fantastic find, Thomas! Thank you to Reignette for the quick response also. Now, let's hope that Ford's Theatre can produce that old pamphlet, which would come close to being a primary source. Bishop's explanation does contain one error: Fleeing up the alley, he would have had to turn left to get to F Street and then right down F Street to reach the Avenue. Bishop just includes the right turn on F, not the left turn to continue out of the alley before reaching F - and the gate.

To some of the youngsters in this field, this may not seem like a big deal, but after 151 years of research, every little detail that tells us something new has significance. I never paid attention to any testimony from Mr. Stewart, the "tallest man" in D.C. at the time, who chased after Booth, gave as to whether Booth turned onto F Street of continued to the 9th Street exit. Any help from that quarter? Was Peanuts able to give any details?