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Mary Surratt prepares for death...
Mary Surratt prepares for death...
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July 11, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, July 11, 1865
* Mary Surratt & execution of the Lincoln conspirators
The trial of those accused of conspiring to assassinate President Lincoln remains a controversial event in American history. Ultimately four would be executed by hanging for their involvement, one a woman, Mary Surratt, the very first woman to be executed by the United States government.
The front page has a report from several days after the hanging headed: "The Assassins" "A Minister's Visit to the Condemned--Sixteen Hours in the Cells" with the report concerning the visit with the conspirators shortly before their execution. Part includes: "...His next call was on Atzerott. He at once commenced remarks which criminated Mrs. Surratt, but was gently reminded that higher duties now devolved upon him--a preparation to meet his God. In this he acquiesced...The peculiarities of the Catholic Church prevented him from offering any assistance to Mrs. Surratt for she was well attended by the Rev. Fathers Wiget and Walter. Dr. G. described the scene of the daughter's hasty return to her mother's cell--the anxious inquiries of that mother, 'Is there any hope!' She replied, 'hope is gone.' 'Oh, Fathers Wiget and Walter, prepare my mother for death.'.." with a bit more (see)
Eight pages,very nice condition.
Category: Post-Civil War
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