Was John Surratt engaged to Miss Roose?

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(02-19-2016 01:10 AM)Susan Higginbotham Wrote:  I wonder if the young lady was actually Annie Ward, although I doubt she and John were involved.

Is it known why John Surratt sent letters to his mother through Annie Ward? Did he also send letters to Annie herself? Are the contents of John Surratt's letters to Annie known?

Personally, I find the Annie Ward-John Surratt relationship to be intriguing.