Charge and Specification Against David E. Herold, George A. Atzerodt, Lewis Payne, Michael O'Laughlin, John H. Surratt, Edward Spangler, Samuel Arnold

By Joseph Holt

This historical document presents the official charges and specifications brought against the individuals accused of conspiring in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Named in this legal indictment are David E. Herold, George A. Atzerodt, Lewis Payne, Michael O'Laughlin, John H. Surratt, Edward Spangler, Samuel Arnold, Mary E. Surratt, and Samuel A. Mudd. Presided over by Joseph Holt and Thomas Ewing, the military tribunal sought to bring to justice those believed to have played a role in the tragic events of April 1865.

This record offers invaluable insight into the legal proceedings and the evidence considered in the aftermath of one of the most significant events in American history. It serves as a crucial resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities surrounding the Lincoln assassination and its aftermath.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1172484406
• ISBN13: 9781172484409
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.4" x 9.7"