Dr. Mudd Lends a Hand

[Gene C]

(07-29-2017 08:38 PM)Susan Higginbotham Wrote:  He gave my little boy a picture of himself, which we still have as a relic of the war.

Interesting article. It raised some questions we will probably never know.
Where were the woman and children heading to and why.
What was Mudd doing in Port Tobacco?
Did the kind Dr. hear of their predicament and seek them out to see if he could assist them?
Were the ladies able to personally meet with Dr. Mudd, or was all contact through the little boy?
The money exchange sounds unusual. "Broken in purse". Was there a bank nearby or did Dr. Mudd carry sufficient cash to exchange gold for greenbacks?
Why give the little boy a photo of himself, even if it was intended for the mother?
Are there any pre-assassination photo's of Dr. Mudd?

I don't expect answers from anyone, I'm sure there are a few rational answers to my questions. It is an interesting story, with a few red flags.