Lewis Payne, the conspirator who attacked Secretary Seward

Lewis Payne, the conspirator who attacked Secretary Seward, standing in overcoat and hat

Above we show a remarkable photo of Washington Navy Yard, D.C. Lewis Payne, the conspirator who attacked Secretary Seward, standing in overcoat and hat. It was made in 1865 by Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882.

The illustration documents Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the assassination of President Lincoln, April-July 1865.

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Image ID# 5B1C755E
Ref: loc/Civil War Collection

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Civil War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Abraham Lincoln Assassination