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Lincoln and the failed plot to assassinate him
A detailed account recalls Allan Webster Pinkerton detective and his double role in foiling a 1861 assassination plan against Abraham Lincoln. The narrative covers the plot, Lincoln’s strategic relocation, Webster’s risky espionage, and the subsequent fates of Webster and his co conspirators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
National
Perrymanaville
Pinkerton
Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Oho
Allan Pinkerton
Chicago
Perrymansville
Webster
Mr. Lincoln
Continental Hotel
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Barinsburg
Timothy Webster
Bua
Webser
Atlantic States
Havre de Grace
Cavalry
White House
Military ‘Secret Service Bureau
United States
Confederacy
Tinally
Miss Lewis
South
Richmond
Secret Service
General McClellan
Secretary of War
Misa Lewis
Aples
Jacob
Addion