The Spy of the Rebellion

by Allan Pinkerton

Overview

"The Spy of the Rebellion" is a memoir written by Allan Pinkerton, the American detective and founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. The book, also known as "The Spy of the Civil War," was first published in 1883. In this memoir, Allan Pinkerton reflects on his experiences as a detective and spy during the American Civil War. He played a significant role in intelligence and counterintelligence efforts on behalf of the Union during the conflict. Pinkerton's agency was instrumental in uncovering Confederate plots and gathering vital information for the Union army. "The Spy of the Rebellion" offers insights into the methods and challenges of espionage during the Civil War. It also provides a perspective on the role of intelligence and detective work during a pivotal period in American history. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on Pinkerton's contributions to the war effort and the intelligence community of the time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9791041824892
Publisher:	Culturea
Publication date:	11/08/2023
Pages:	340
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.76(d)

About the Author

Patrick Bass teaches history at Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas.

Table of Contents

	Preface	23
Chapter I.
	An Unwritten Page of History
	A Political Resume
	Abraham Lincoln is Elected President
Chapter II.
	Opposition to Mr. Lincoln's Inauguration
	A Plot to Assassinate him
	The Journey from Springfield, Illinois
Chapter III.
	The Conspirators at Work
	Detectives on their Trial
	Webster as a Soldier
Chapter IV.
	The Conspirators in Council
	My Operative Joins the Conspiracy
Chapter V.
	The Presidential Party Arrives in Philadelphia
	Independence Hall
	The Departure from Harrisburg
	Telegraph Wires Cut
	Through the Lines of Treason
	Safe Arrival at Washington
Chapter VI.
	My Connection with the Rebellion
	Timothy Webster Accepts a Mission
Chapter VII.
	Webster on his Way to the Capital
	Wrecked Trains and Broken Bridges
	An Adventure with a Cavalryman
	A Rebel Emissary
	President Lincoln and Timothy Webster
Chapter VIII.
	Timothy Webster in Washington
	The Return to Philadelphia
	I go to the Capital
	An Important Letter
Chapter IX.
	An Adventure in Pittsburg
	A Mob at Bay
	An Explanation
	Good Feeling Restored
Chapter X.
	General McClellan in Command of Ohio
	I am Engaged for the War
	The Secret Service
	A Consultation
	Webster Starts for Rebeldom
Chapter XI.
	Webster Fraternizes with the Rebel Officers
	A Secession Hat
	A Visit to a Rebel Camp
	"The Committee of Safety"
	A Friendly Stranger
	A Warning
	The Escape
Chapter XII.
	I Take a Trip to the South
	Danger in Memphis
	A Timely Warning
	A Persistent Barber
	An Unfortunate Memory
	Return to Cincinnati
Chapter XIII.
	East and West Virginia
	Seceding from Secession
	My Scouts in Virginia
	A Rebel Captain Entertains "My Lord"
	An Old Justice dines with Royalty
	A Lucky Adventure
	A Runaway Horse
	A Rescue
Chapter XIV.
	The Rebels Attempt to Occupy West Virginia
	General McClellan Ordered to Drive Them Out
	Early Battles
	The Federals Victorious
	West Virginia Freed from Rebel Soldiers
Chapter XV.
	General McClellan is Called to Washington, and Placed in Command of the Armies after the Battle of Bull Run
	The Secret Service Department
	Its Duties and Responsibilities
Chapter XVI.
	A Female Traitor
	Suspicious Correspondence
	A Close Watch under Difficulties
	I am Arrested
	Exposure of the Treason of a Trusted Officer
	A Disgraced Captain
Chapter XVII.
	Timothy Webster in Baltimore
	An Encounter with a Fire-eater
	Webster Defends Himself
	Treason Rampant in the Monumental City
Chapter XVIII.
	Webster Makes a Journey to the South
	A Secret Organization
	The "Knights of Liberty"
	Webster Becomes a Member
	A Sudden Intrusion of the Military
	The Conspiracy Broken Up
Chapter XIX.
	Suspicions in Washington
	"Uncle Gallus"
	Property Searched
	A Rebel Family sent South
	Webster Starts for Richmond
Chapter XX.
	The Spy at Richmond
	Earthworks Around the Rebel Capital
	An Unexpected Meeting
	Pistols for Two
	A Reconciliation
	Safe Return to Washington
Chapter XXI.
	Again in Baltimore
	A Warning
	The Spy is Arrested
	And Escapes
Chapter XXII.
	Webster and Scobell
	A Negro as a Spy
	A Traitor Deserts from the Army
	He Carries Dispatches to the Rebels
	Which Fail of Their Destination
	An Attack in the Woods
	"The Loyal League"
	Slaves as Patriots
Chapter XXIII.
	A Negro Spy
	Passage on a Steam-Packet
	Lyrical Melodies
	Scobell Deserts the Ship
	His Tramps Through Rebeldom
Chapter XXIV.
	A Perilous Ride
	A Suspicious Peddler
	Uncle Gallus Again
	Scobell Investigating
	Doubts and Suspicions
Chapter XXV.
	The Journey Resumed
	A Midnight Pursuit
	A Brave Woman
	A Dcadly Encounter
	Scobell Defends Himself
	Death of a Rebel Spy
Chapter XXVI.
	A Woman's Discoveries
	An Infernal Machine
	The Shipping in Danger
	Discovery and Destruction of the Submarine Battery
Chapter XXVII.
	"Stuttering Dave"
	His Tramp Through the Rebel Lines
	An Ammunition Train
	"Dave's" Plan Succeeds in its Destruction
	A Man who Stuttered and "Had Fits."
Chapter XXVIII.
	Another Trip to Richmond
	A Rebel General Taken In
	Curtis Makes Valuable Acquaintances
	"The Subtcrranean Headquarters"
Chapter XXIX.
	A Virginia Home
	Unwelcome Visitors
	Mr. Harcourt Arrested and Released
	Dan McCowan makes Forcible Love to Mary Harcourt
	The Girl in Peril
	A Timely Rescue
	The Villain Punished
Chapter XXX.
	Curtis Again on His Travels
	A Loving Episode
	Dan McCowan Again Turns up
	The Capture of Curtis
	A Fight for Life
	And Escape
	A Bit of Matrimony
Chapter XXXI.
	McClellan and his Enemies
	The Peninsula Campaign
	The Rebel Forces Before Richmond
	The Union Forces Outnumbered by the Enemy, and their Commander Hampered by Superiors
	An Honest Opinion
Chapter XXXII.
	Webster's Expedition
	His Gallantry
	A Stormy Passage
	A Mysterious Package
	Treason Discovered and Pumshed
Chapter XXXIII.
	Activity in Washington
	Webster's Journey Through the South
	His Return to the Capital
Chapter XXXIV.
	Webster's Last Mission
	Anxiety at his Long Absence
	No Tidings of the Faithful Scout
	Operatives Sent in Search of Him
	Webster Ill in Richmond
Chapter XXXV.
	McClellan and the Government
	Lewis and Scully Arrested as Spies
	An Attempted Escape
	Trial and Conviction
	Condemned to Die
	Before the Gallows their Mouths are Opened
Chapter XXXVI.
	Webster Arrested as a Spy
	A Woman's Devotion, and a Patriot's Heroism
	Webster is Convicted
	The Execution
	A Martyr's Grave
Chapter XXXVII.
	The Defeat of General Pope at the Second Battle of Manassas
	McClellan Again Called to the Command
	The Battle of Antietam
	A Union Victory
	A Few Thoughts About the Union Commander
	McClellan's Removal from Command, and His Favewell Address
Chapter XXXVIII.
	General Burnside in Command
	My Connection with the Secret Service Severed
	Reflections upon Important Events
	Conclusion
	Appendix	587

Editorial Reviews

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)

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