Re: If you really want to understand something...
It is sort of confusing. I've read Humphrey's reports in the OR's. What I have not seen are replies to the early ones requesting aid or advice. The only thing I had seen on Gardner during that time was he was on 'leave' and Humphrey's was acting in his absence. This was 4 months before Sumpter was fired on. I'd think there would have been more concern and assistance from Washington on this but I guess they were busy.
Pam