The Judicial Murder Of Mary E. Surratt - Dewitt, David Miller
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The judicial murder of Mary E. Surratt examines the trial and execution of a woman accused in the assassination of a president, offering a critical perspective on the fairness of her prosecution. The narrative opens amid national turmoil, as officials scramble to identify and punish conspirators, with prominent figures driving an urgent investigation. Against this backdrop, the accused becomes emblematic of a justice system influenced by fear, revenge, and political pressure. The account portrays a complex woman caught in the intersection of loyalty, suspicion, and power, while raising…mehr

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The judicial murder of Mary E. Surratt examines the trial and execution of a woman accused in the assassination of a president, offering a critical perspective on the fairness of her prosecution. The narrative opens amid national turmoil, as officials scramble to identify and punish conspirators, with prominent figures driving an urgent investigation. Against this backdrop, the accused becomes emblematic of a justice system influenced by fear, revenge, and political pressure. The account portrays a complex woman caught in the intersection of loyalty, suspicion, and power, while raising questions about evidence, procedure, and the legitimacy of military tribunals. Through detailed analysis of the proceedings and the atmosphere surrounding them, the work challenges the reader to consider the boundaries between justice and retribution. The story s beginning immerses the audience in the tense, chaotic aftermath of national tragedy, setting the tone for an exploration of legal and moral dilemmas that persist throughout the narrative. Ultimately, the book frames the execution not as lawful punishment but as a miscarriage of justice emblematic of a troubled era.
Autorenporträt
David Miller DeWitt was born on November 25, 1837, in Paterson, New Jersey, to Moses Edwards DeWitt and Lydia Ann Miller. His father, originally from Rosendale, New York, worked as a merchant and had previously been married to Margaret Salome Goetschius before marrying Lydia, who was the daughter of David and Elizabeth Welsh Miller and sister to Congressman Jacob W. Miller. David was the eldest child of Moses and Lydia, with younger siblings including William Cantine DeWitt, John Henry DeWitt, Thomas DeWitt, and Elizabeth DeWitt. In 1845, his family relocated to Brooklyn, New York, where he attended local public schools, a select school in Saugerties, and an academy in Kingston. He later graduated from Rutgers College in 1858 and was admitted to the bar the same year, establishing his law practice in Kingston. He served as principal of New Paltz Academy from 1861 to 1862 before becoming district attorney of Ulster County from 1863 to 1870. Elected as a Democrat to the U.S. House of Representatives for New York s 14th district, he served from 1873 to 1875 but did not seek renomination. He passed away on June 23, 1912, in Kingston, New York.