Lincoln's non pardon

[JMadonna]

(02-26-2013 08:23 AM)RJNorton Wrote:  

(02-25-2013 06:54 PM)JMadonna Wrote:  It is within reason that Booth would help lobby for Beall

Jerry, do you feel Booth might have met with Lincoln in the White House regarding Beall?

Don't know. Lincoln got tired of people lobbying him on the subject and finally closed his door to all who wanted to talk about Beall. The only exception he made was for Beall's mother who got him to delay the execution for two weeks.

If Booth made the attempt he was likely turned away at the door; which could be the basis for the legend.