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Alias of Lewis Thornton Powell. Member of the Abraham Lincoln assassination conspiracy. Paynes attempted assassination of Secretary of State William H. Seward at his Washington, D. C. residence on the night of 14 April 1865. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper
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Alias of Lewis Thornton Powell. Member of the Abraham Lincoln assassination conspiracy. Paynes attempted assassination of Secretary of State William H. Seward at his Washington, D. C. residence on the night of 14 April 1865. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper
LEWIS PAYNE (1844-1865).
Alias of Lewis Thornton Powell. Member of the Abraham Lincoln assassination conspiracy. Paynes attempted assassination of Secretary of State William H. Seward at his Washington, D.C. residence on the night of 14 April 1865. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper
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1865 Abraham Assassination Conspiracy Frederick Lewis Lincoln Payne Powell Republican Party Secretary Of State Seward Stair Case Washington Dc Will I Am
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This wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper depicts Lewis Thornton Powell, also known as Alias of Lewis Payne, a member of the infamous Abraham Lincoln assassination conspiracy. The print showcases the dramatic moment when Powell attempted to assassinate Secretary of State William H. Seward at his Washington, D. C. residence on the fateful night of April 14th, 1865. The image captures the tension and chaos that surrounded this pivotal event in American history. Powell is depicted mid-action, poised on a staircase with determination etched across his face. His role in this sinister plot aimed to disrupt and dismantle the Republican Party's leadership by eliminating key figures such as Seward and President Abraham Lincoln. The engraving serves as a haunting reminder of the dark forces that were at play during this tumultuous time in America's past. It offers viewers a glimpse into the dangerous world inhabited by these men who conspired against their own government. As we reflect upon this historical moment through Granger Art on Demand's powerful visual representation, it is important to remember not only those directly involved but also the lasting impact their actions had on our nation's trajectory. This print stands as an enduring testament to both tragedy and resilience within America's story.
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