The Judicial Murder Of Mary E. Surratt

The book ""The Judicial Murder Of Mary E. Surratt"" by David Miller DeWitt is a historical account of the trial and execution of Mary Surratt, who was accused of conspiring with John Wilkes Booth in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The author provides a detailed examination of the events leading up to Surratt's arrest, her trial, and her eventual execution by hanging. DeWitt argues that Surratt was unfairly convicted and executed, and that her trial was marred by political bias and a lack of due process. The book also explores the broader historical context of Surratt's case, including the political climate of the time, the role of the military tribunal that tried her, and the impact of her execution on American society. Overall, ""The Judicial Murder Of Mary E. Surratt"" is a compelling and thought-provoking account of a controversial moment in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.