The DeWitt, David Miller 1837-1912 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt" by David Miller DeWitt is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the trial of Mary E. Surratt, who was charged as a conspirator in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. It delves into the judicial proceedings that led to her execution, scrutinizing the fairness of the military court and the broader implications for justice during a tumultuous time in American history. The opening of the book sets the scene during the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination, detailing the chaotic atmosphere in Washington D.C. and the panic that ensued. It introduces key figures such as Edwin M. Stanton, the Secretary of War, and General Lafayette C. Baker, who leads the investigation into the assassination. As the narrative progresses, the rush to judgement becomes evident as innocents like Surratt are swept up in a frenzied quest for vengeance. DeWitt constructs a tragic portrait of Surratt, painting her not only as a participant in the political machinations of her time but also as a victim of a justice system that appeared rigged against her from the outset. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-05-22 Produced by Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Original publication data not identified Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Assassination Surratt, Mary E. (Mary Eugenia), 1820-1865 -- Trials, litigation, etc. Trials (Assassination) -- Washington (D.C.) Judicial error -- United States E456 KF Original publication data not identified 12002584 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36188 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36188 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133827.0 36188