[DoodleDawg]

Then what are we to make of his "Lincoln wanted Davis to escape, and he was right. His capture was a mistake. His trial will be a greater one."

Without seeing the quote in context it's hard to tell. What is Foote's source?

[DiogenesLamp]

Without seeing the quote in context it's hard to tell. What is Foote's source?

You will have to find an access to his book. I'm sure he cites his source in there somewhere.

I don't think he is making it up.