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Dr Samuel Mudd, member of the Lincoln conspiracy, 1865 (1955)
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Dr Samuel Mudd, member of the Lincoln conspiracy, 1865 (1955)
Dr Samuel Mudd, member of the Lincoln conspiracy, 1865 (1955). Mudd (1833-1883) was arrested on suspicion of being an accomplice of John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln. Mudd treated Booth for the broken leg he suffered when escaping from Fords Theatre in Washington DC after killing the president. Historians are divided on the subject of Mudds involvement in the plot but he was found guilty of conspiracy and sentenced to life imprisonment. In 1869 he was pardoned by President Andrew Johnson and released. A print from Mathew Brady Historian with a Camera by James D Horan, Bonanza Books, New York, 1955
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This print captures the enigmatic figure of Dr Samuel Mudd, a member of the Lincoln conspiracy in 1865. Dr Mudd's life took an unexpected turn when he was arrested on suspicion of being an accomplice to John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln. The photograph showcases Dr Mudd's stoic expression, hinting at the complex emotions that must have plagued him during this tumultuous time. As a physician by profession, he found himself thrust into a web of intrigue and betrayal as he treated Booth for his broken leg sustained while escaping from Ford's Theatre in Washington DC after committing the heinous crime. While historians remain divided on Dr Mudd's involvement in the plot, it is undeniable that his association with Booth led to dire consequences. Found guilty of conspiracy, he was sentenced to life imprisonment. However, hope emerged when President Andrew Johnson granted him a pardon in 1869 and set him free. This image serves as a reminder of one man's entanglement with history and raises questions about loyalty and justice during times of war. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth to the portrait, emphasizing both the gravity and ambiguity surrounding Dr Samuel Mudd's role in one of America's most infamous crimes - forever etching his name into the annals of American history alongside figures like Abraham Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth.
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