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Allan Pinkerton, The spy in the rebellion; being a true history of the spy system of the United States Army during the late rebellion, revealing many secrets of the war hitherto not made public, compiled from official reports prepared for President Lincoln , General McClellan and the Provost-Marshal-General ., Chapter 20: (search)
I am just from that city, replied Webster, and have brought a number of letters for parties here and at Manassas. I expect to go to the Junction tomorrow, if I succeed in getting a pass. Who do you want to see there? Well, I want to see John Bowen, replied Webster, naming a particular friend of Zigler's, whom he knew was at Manassas. I understand he is down with typhoid fever, and will no doubt be glad to hear from home. This straightforward story completely disarmed the suspicions ohe old man's hand, he bade him good-night. The next morning Mr. Campbell and Webster visited General Jones, and obtained the sought-for passes to Manassas, for which place he left early in the forenoon. On his arrival there, he learned that John Bowen, for whom he had a letter, had been taken to Richmond, but having several other messages to deliver to parties of prominence there, he busied himself during the day in forming acquaintances, and in acquiring knowledge. From Manassas he went to
Allan Pinkerton, The spy in the rebellion; being a true history of the spy system of the United States Army during the late rebellion, revealing many secrets of the war hitherto not made public, compiled from official reports prepared for President Lincoln , General McClellan and the Provost-Marshal-General ., Chapter 21: (search)
livered to my sister-in-law in Richmond. You will find the address upon the envelope inside. Can you attend to this? I guess so, replied Webster. I can try, at all events. Webster could not overcome a feeling of unrest and suspicion, as he conversed with the man, and he felt considerably relieved when, after expressing his thanks, he took his departure. The next morning Webster was astir early, and after partaking of a hearty breakfast, he thought he would pay another visit to Mr. Bowen. Leaving the hotel, he walked rapidly down the street in the direction of the old man's residence. He had not proceeded far when, on turning around, he noticed that his friend of the night before was walking upon the opposite side of the street, and but a short distance behind him. Finding that he was observed, the man crossed the street, and after bidding Webster a very cordial good-morning, said: Mr. Hart, as we are walking in the same direction, if you have no objection, we will