Speeches and Lectures on the Assassination

[Rhatkinson]

Ms. Verge,

I can't apologize enough if my post was read to even suggest that we are owed an apology. As I wrote, I DESERVED any rebuke given, and Ms. Chaconus did nothing wrong. I realize our reservation affected others and I should have done more than I did to let her know our plans. I apologized to her for my use of poor manners (as I will to you as well), and she was very gracious and kind while accepting it.

The Surratt Society has no greater fan in South Carolina than me, and I only told that story as a humorous note about our trip, not at all to be critical of anyone except for myself for deserving any "rebuke" I received. Having grown up under the guidance of a southern grandmother, mama, and now wife, trust me when I say that I am quite experienced at being on the receiving end of deserved (and sometimes not!) "reminders," so I was most certainly not offended, and I certainly intended none.

Again, my apologies.

Heath