The Lincoln Assassination Conspirators: Their Confinement and Execution, as Recorded in the Letterbook of John Frederick Hartranft
by Harold Holzer, Edward Jr. Steers
Explore the confinement and execution of the Lincoln assassination conspirators as documented in John Frederick Hartranft's letterbook. Harold Holzer and Edward Jr. Steers reveal the historical details of this somber period, providing authentic accounts from official correspondence. A vital resource for understanding post-assassination justice in American history.
About This Book
The Lincoln Assassination Conspirators details the aftermath of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination, focusing on the conspirators' imprisonment and ultimate fate.
Compiled from the letterbook of John Frederick Hartranft, who oversaw their confinement, the book offers primary source insights into the proceedings.
Authors Harold Holzer and Edward Jr. Steers present this material to illuminate a pivotal chapter in Civil War-era history.
Through these records, readers gain an understanding of the legal and punitive measures taken in response to the conspiracy.
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