"Alias Paine"

[Rob Wick]

More important to me than having the last word is having the correct one, and I remain convinced that I do.

That said, I really don't care much anymore. The study of Lincoln's assassination has always been tangential to the study of Lincoln himself for me. I only started in it because of Everton Conger, and, call me a "stand-patter" if you wish but I'm perfectly content in my view that Booth was the mastermind of a plot that turned from his own thoughts of kidnapping to murder after Lincoln made his speech regarding black voting and citizenship. I also remain convinced that meetings with members of the Confederate underground are a far cry from a distinct affiliation that resulted in Lincoln's murder, and the lack of evidence to the contrary bolsters that view. If I'm required to see things which aren't there, then I'll stick with what I can see and be done with it.

Ida's calling me.

Best
Rob