The Spy of the Rebellion
In this colorful narrative history, the founder of Pinkerton National Detective agency describes his successful thwarting of an assassination plot against President-elect Lincoln early in 1861 and his exploits as an operative during the crucial years of the Civil War. Allan Pinkerton, using the pseudonym of Major E. J. Allen, headed an espionage organization that fed information bout the Confederate Army to Major General George B. McClellan. At the heart of The Spy of the Rebellion are his...
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In this colorful narrative history, the founder of Pinkerton National Detective agency describes his successful thwarting of an assassination plot against President-elect Lincoln early in 1861 and his exploits as an operative during the crucial years of the Civil War. Allan Pinkerton, using the pseudonym of Major E. J. Allen, headed an espionage organization that fed information bout the Confederate Army to Major General George B. McClellan. At the heart of The Spy of the Rebellion are his entertaining anecdotes concerning the methods by which he recruited and managed his agents. Originally published in 1883, it is a fast-paced story full of narrow escapes, violent episodes, nefarious schemes, and candid conversations with the most famous and powerful people of the time. Here are the beleaguered General McClellan, the benign President Lincoln, the villainous Secretary of war Edwin Stanton, the notorious Rebel spy Mrs. Rose Greenhow, and countless others.In his introduction to this edition, Patrick Bass evaluates The Spy of the Rebellions as history, adding that it "serves historical comprehension in the same manner that good fiction often does, through almost subconscious means, through an indefinable feel for the milieu it imparts to the reader." Booknews Subtitled, Being a true history of the spy system of the US Army during the late rebellion, revealing many secrets of the war hitherto not made public. A reprint of a compilation of official reports prepared for President Lincoln, General McClellan, and the provost- marshal-general (1883, M.A. Winter and Hatch). Cloth edition (unseen), $40.00. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Preface23Chapter I.An Unwritten Page of HistoryA Political ResumeAbraham Lincoln is Elected PresidentChapter II.Opposition to Mr. Lincoln's InaugurationA Plot to Assassinate himThe Journey from Springfield, IllinoisChapter III.The Conspirators at WorkDetectives on their TrialWebster as a SoldierChapter IV.The Conspirators in CouncilMy Operative Joins the ConspiracyChapter V.The Presidential Party Arrives in PhiladelphiaIndependence HallThe Departure from HarrisburgTelegraph Wires CutThrough the Lines of TreasonSafe Arrival at WashingtonChapter VI.My Connection with the RebellionTimothy Webster Accepts a MissionChapter VII.Webster on his Way to the CapitalWrecked Trains and Broken BridgesAn Adventure with a CavalrymanA Rebel EmissaryPresident Lincoln and Timothy WebsterChapter VIII.Timothy Webster in WashingtonThe Return to PhiladelphiaI go to the CapitalAn Important LetterChapter IX.An Adventure in PittsburgA Mob at BayAn ExplanationGood Feeling RestoredChapter X.General McClellan in Command of OhioI am Engaged for the WarThe Secret ServiceA ConsultationWebster Starts for RebeldomChapter XI.Webster Fraternizes with the Rebel OfficersA Secession HatA Visit to a Rebel Camp"The Committee of Safety"A Friendly StrangerA WarningThe EscapeChapter XII.I Take a Trip to the SouthDanger in MemphisA Timely WarningA Persistent BarberAn Unfortunate MemoryReturn to CincinnatiChapter XIII.East and West VirginiaSeceding from SecessionMy Scouts in VirginiaA Rebel Captain Entertains "My Lord"An Old Justice dines with RoyaltyA Lucky AdventureA Runaway HorseA RescueChapter XIV.The Rebels Attempt to Occupy West VirginiaGeneral McClellan Ordered to Drive Them OutEarly BattlesThe Federals VictoriousWest Virginia Freed from Rebel SoldiersChapter XV.General McClellan is Called to Washington, and Placed in Command of the Armies after the Battle of Bull RunThe Secret Service DepartmentIts Duties and ResponsibilitiesChapter XVI.A Female TraitorSuspicious CorrespondenceA Close Watch under DifficultiesI am ArrestedExposure of the Treason of a Trusted OfficerA Disgraced CaptainChapter XVII.Timothy Webster in BaltimoreAn Encounter with a Fire-eaterWebster Defends HimselfTreason Rampant in the Monumental CityChapter XVIII.Webster Makes a Journey to the SouthA Secret OrganizationThe "Knights of Liberty"Webster Becomes a MemberA Sudden Intrusion of the MilitaryThe Conspiracy Broken UpChapter XIX.Suspicions in Washington"Uncle Gallus"Property SearchedA Rebel Family sent SouthWebster Starts for RichmondChapter XX.The Spy at RichmondEarthworks Around the Rebel CapitalAn Unexpected MeetingPistols for TwoA ReconciliationSafe Return to WashingtonChapter XXI.Again in BaltimoreA WarningThe Spy is ArrestedAnd EscapesChapter XXII.Webster and ScobellA Negro as a SpyA Traitor Deserts from the ArmyHe Carries Dispatches to the RebelsWhich Fail of Their DestinationAn Attack in the Woods"The Loyal League"Slaves as PatriotsChapter XXIII.A Negro SpyPassage on a Steam-PacketLyrical MelodiesScobell Deserts the ShipHis Tramps Through RebeldomChapter XXIV.A Perilous RideA Suspicious PeddlerUncle Gallus AgainScobell InvestigatingDoubts and SuspicionsChapter XXV.The Journey ResumedA Midnight PursuitA Brave WomanA Dcadly EncounterScobell Defends HimselfDeath of a Rebel SpyChapter XXVI.A Woman's DiscoveriesAn Infernal MachineThe Shipping in DangerDiscovery and Destruction of the Submarine BatteryChapter XXVII."Stuttering Dave"His Tramp Through the Rebel LinesAn Ammunition Train"Dave's" Plan Succeeds in its DestructionA Man who Stuttered and "Had Fits."Chapter XXVIII.Another Trip to RichmondA Rebel General Taken InCurtis Makes Valuable Acquaintances"The Subtcrranean Headquarters"Chapter XXIX.A Virginia HomeUnwelcome VisitorsMr. Harcourt Arrested and ReleasedDan McCowan makes Forcible Love to Mary HarcourtThe Girl in PerilA Timely RescueThe Villain PunishedChapter XXX.Curtis Again on His TravelsA Loving EpisodeDan McCowan Again Turns upThe Capture of CurtisA Fight for LifeAnd EscapeA Bit of MatrimonyChapter XXXI.McClellan and his EnemiesThe Peninsula CampaignThe Rebel Forces Before RichmondThe Union Forces Outnumbered by the Enemy, and their Commander Hampered by SuperiorsAn Honest OpinionChapter XXXII.Webster's ExpeditionHis GallantryA Stormy PassageA Mysterious PackageTreason Discovered and PumshedChapter XXXIII.Activity in WashingtonWebster's Journey Through the SouthHis Return to the CapitalChapter XXXIV.Webster's Last MissionAnxiety at his Long AbsenceNo Tidings of the Faithful ScoutOperatives Sent in Search of HimWebster Ill in RichmondChapter XXXV.McClellan and the GovernmentLewis and Scully Arrested as SpiesAn Attempted EscapeTrial and ConvictionCondemned to DieBefore the Gallows their Mouths are OpenedChapter XXXVI.Webster Arrested as a SpyA Woman's Devotion, and a Patriot's HeroismWebster is ConvictedThe ExecutionA Martyr's GraveChapter XXXVII.The Defeat of General Pope at the Second Battle of ManassasMcClellan Again Called to the CommandThe Battle of AntietamA Union VictoryA Few Thoughts About the Union CommanderMcClellan's Removal from Command, and His Favewell AddressChapter XXXVIII.General Burnside in CommandMy Connection with the Secret Service SeveredReflections upon Important EventsConclusionAppendix587
\ BooknewsSubtitled, Being a true history of the spy system of the US Army during the late rebellion, revealing many secrets of the war hitherto not made public. A reprint of a compilation of official reports prepared for President Lincoln, General McClellan, and the provost- marshal-general (1883, M.A. Winter and Hatch). Cloth edition (unseen), $40.00. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
