The Life of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd (Classic Reprint): Containing His Letters from Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas Island, Where He Was Imprisoned Four Years ... of Mrs. Samuel A. Mudd, Dr. Samuf; L A. Mudd - Softcover
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The letters Of Dr. Mudd, written not for general perusal, but for the eyes alone of those very near and dear to him, reveal the character Of the man more accu rately perhaps than it could be revealed in any other manner. That he suffered intensely is apparent; that this suffering, which was caused chie?y by his anxiety concerning the welfare of his wife and little children, should have embittered him as the period of his imprison ment, which he regarded as absolutely unjust, was length ened out from year to year, is neither surprising nor cen surable. This bitterness appears only in his later letters. He was a man Of culture, Of quiet tastes, unostentatious, retiring. He preferred the peaceful surroundings Of his home, the association and love of the members of his family, and the friendly intercourse of his neighbors, to any participation in the stirring and momentous events that were transpiring in his war-ridden country. From such peaceful scenes and surroundings of his home he was, on the 24th of April, 1865, rudely torn, a prisoner charged with complicity in one of the most wicked and monstrous crimes that ever cast a stain upon the pages of the world's history. At first he seems to have scarcely regarded his arrest seriously, but as a mis take, incidental to the disturbed condition of the time, that would be speedily corrected. He believed that he would soon be restored to his family, and was partien larly solicitous, not about his own fate, but that, during his brief absence from home, the work on the farm Should be properly attended to. In the first letter he wrote to his wife, after his arrest, dated from the Carroll Prison, he does not speak of any personal discomfort or apprehension, but advises her to try and get some one to plant our crop, hire hands at the prices they de mand, urge them on all you can and make them work.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a compelling and intimate portrait of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, a Maryland physician who was wrongly imprisoned for his alleged involvement in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Through a collection of personal letters, official statements, and legal arguments, the author provides a detailed account of Dr. Muddââ â¢s life, arrest, and subsequent imprisonment at Fort Jefferson, a desolate island prison in the Dry Tortugas. The author meticulously lays out the events surrounding Dr. Muddââ â¢s arrest, including his encounter with John Wilkes Booth, the assassin, and the subsequent investigation that implicated him in the conspiracy. The book delves into the complex legal battle surrounding the case, highlighting the controversial use of a military commission to try the accused and the ongoing debate over the limits of wartime justice. Dr. Muddââ â¢s letters from prison provide a poignant glimpse into his emotional turmoil and his unwavering belief in his innocence. Through his words, we witness the hardship of his confinement, the relentless anxiety for his wife and children, and his eventual willingness to sacrifice his own well-being to help his captors during a deadly yellow fever outbreak. The book ultimately challenges the historical narrative surrounding Dr. Muddââ â¢s conviction, raising questions about the role of prejudice and political maneuvering in a time of national crisis. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331485353_0
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