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(05-12-2013 10:08 AM)KateH. Wrote:  Roger, I also agree with Betty. Of course we have no proof of who thought up the idea of Powell posing as a delivery man. However, given as how Herold probably had done the same job, it seems likely he thought of it. He probably knew someone delivering medicine was more likely to be welcomed inside without questions. For example, not sure if the story is true, but didn't Herold deliver castor oil to the Executive Mansion and give it to Lincoln?

Kate, I have read that, too. For some reason I think it came up at the John Surratt trial, but I am unsure on that.