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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 11: (search)
n, and apparently satisfactory, glance at Timothy Webster, which was fortunately not observed by anhang 'em on suspicion. That's right, said Webster, coolly. I believe in hanging every Northernght here anyway. But cool and collected as Webster outwardly appeared, it must be admitted that nversation, now grasped the scout's hand. Webster, you'd make a good soldier, he said, bluntly.f I wouldn't like to have you on my force. Webster smiled good-naturedly. I have some familyke room for you. On his way down the river Webster found, to his relief, that the man with the bal way. When the train arrived at Jackson, Webster stepped out upon the platform of the depot, ad the same. The conductor stood near by, and Webster spoke to him in a tone which he meant his sha depot, and thanking him for the information, Webster turned away. He had spoken in a tone that hef her afterwards. As they entered the depot, Webster passed out at the rear end of the car, and he[7 more...]
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 12: (search)
Chapter 12: I take a trip to the South. danger in Memphis. a timely warning. a persistent barber. an unfortunate memory. return to Cincinnati. Timothy Webster had scarcely departed upon his trip to Memphis, when I was summoned for consultation with General McClellan. Upon repairing to his office, which I did immediately on receiving his message, I found him awaiting my arrival, and in a few minutes I was informed of his wishes. He was desirous of ascertaining, as definiteded me with, I was soon riding away from threatened danger and ere morning broke I had proceeded far upon my way. How much service these faithful blacks had been to me, I did not fully learn until some time afterwards, when I was informed by Timothy Webster, who arrived in Memphis following my departure, and who thus learned the full particulars of the exhausting pursuit of one of Lincoln's spies, who had mysteriously disappeared from the chief hotel, while a guard was being detailed to effect
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 17: (search)
atives to Baltimore, chief among whom was Timothy Webster, with whom the others were to co-operate loon — a favorite rendezvous of these men-and Webster was in the midst of his crowd. He was telline room, and exclaimed, gruffly: Hello, Webster! You're here, are you? By G-d, I've been lohere was a general start of astonishment, and Webster himself was dumbfounded. Oh, nonsense, Zint to restrain him he sprang furiously toward Webster. Quick as was this movement, however, Websll fix you yet, d-n you! When he was gone, Webster said: I cannot conceive what that fellow hng wine. So far from proving disastrous to Webster or his mission, this little episode with Billne of the most faithful of his adherents. Webster, I was just going up to see you. Have you heahe newcomers and said: Good morning, Mr. Webster; we were just talking over last night's pro. It beats anything I ever heard of, said Webster, warmly. But what can we do? Nothing just[21 more...]
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 18: (search)
itten and verbal, which had been intrusted to Webster by his Baltimore associates, were delivered a echoed by the crowd. Sloan, you will give Mr. Webster his cue when a favorable opportunity occurs small, square apartment, although, so far as Webster was concerned, there was no ocular proof of toath, as it was dictated to him: I, Timothy Webster, citizen of Baltimore, having been informs. The masks, however, were now removed, and Webster discovered, to his relief, that they were all familiar to him. Mr. Webster, said the Chief, dropping his tragic tone of voice, without furthnow took their positions on the platform, and Webster was assigned to a seat where he could observe The extent of the conspiracy rather startled Webster, although some of the projects sounded rather this with any inordinate haste. I advised Webster to continue attending the meetings, in the chme which was set apart for addresses arrived, Webster was called upon for his speech. He ascended [28 more...]
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 19: (search)
operty searched. a rebel family sent South. Webster starts for Richmond. Aside from the operations of Timothy Webster and his assistants in Baltimore, there was work enough to do in Washington en appeared before me one afternoon, when Timothy Webster was with me in my office. We had just fi discussion concerning some delicate point in Webster's Baltimore operations, and had lapsed into a after the incident above mentioned, that Timothy Webster completed his preparations for making hishe gunboats. It was on a dark evening that Webster left Cherrystone Lighthouse in Marshall's canore the wind on some supernatural mission. Webster, by his own wish, had been put upon the look-ked, and found themselves in a rebel camp. Webster, with others, went to Marshall's shantya rudeship of Morpheus. On the following morning Webster was up and astir at an early hour. He ascerty-three regiments of infantry and cavalry. Webster called at Colonel Crump's headquarters and ob[1 more...]
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)
fe return to Washington. On Monday morning Webster left Grove Wharf, on the regular steam packetdericksburg. After visiting the batteries, Webster went with Campbell to the ordnance departmentf their brass pieces. On the following day Webster concluded to make another inspection of the e his mistress. This fact was clear enough to Webster, but somewhat surprising, withal. He remembel City? I am just from that city, replied Webster, and have brought a number of letters for pare? Well, I want to see John Bowen, replied Webster, naming a particular friend of Zigler's, whomtime, when his companion excused himself, and Webster pursued his way alone. He was walking along detective. No, I don't remember you, said Webster, determined to ascertain whether the old darkd-night. The next morning Mr. Campbell and Webster visited General Jones, and obtained the soughhe reported to me. This first visit of Timothy Webster to Richmond was highly successful. Not o[15 more...]
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)
fusive greeting he remarked earnestly: Webster, you'll have to be mighty careful now, or you out. What makes you think that? inquired Webster, doubtfully. Many things. Why, only the ois other name is Timothy Webster. By Jove, Webster, you're a good one; I begin to think myself tow this man, and that he is all right? asked Webster. No, replied Earl, I know nothing about heplied Webster. I can try, at all events. Webster could not overcome a feeling of unrest and sus, he took his departure. The next morning Webster was astir early, and after partaking of a heapposition would only aggravate his annoyance, Webster followed the man, internally vowing vengeanceur name John Hart? No, sir, my name is Timothy Webster. Well, my orders are for a man named H's voice, and in the twinkle of his eye, told Webster that everything was understood, so he answerearned from an entirely reliable source that Mr. Webster was arrested in endeavoring to procure repl[59 more...]
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 22: (search)
Chapter 22: 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. On the fon regarding the location and strength of the enemy was the most desirable thing to be obtained at present, and although Webster had been performing giant labor in this direction, his operations comprised but a minor portion of the work that devolveactive duty. Calling him into my quarters, I gave him the necessary directions, and dispatched him, in company with Timothy Webster, on a trip to Virginia. Their line of travel was laid out through Centreville, Manassas, Dumfries, and the Upper an It was arranged that the two men should travel together until they arrived at Leonardstown, when they were to separate, Webster proceeding on to Richmond by way of Fredericksburg, while Scobell was to make his way to the rebel camp at Dumfries, and
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 31: (search)
l capital. My force of operatives had been diligently at work in procuring what information that was possible of attainment, of the numbers of the enemy, and with such success that in March I was able to report the approximate strength of the rebel army at I 5,500 men, apportioned about as follows: Manassas, Centerville and vicinity,80,000 Brooks' Station, Dumfries, &c.,8,000 Leesburg,4,500. In the Shenandoah Valley,13,000 Total115,500 In gaining this important information, Timothy Webster, Pryce Lewis, John Scobell and a host of other efficient members of my force, some of whom have already been mentioned in these pages, deserve especial credit for their sleepless energy in prosecuting the work that had been assigned to them. On the 4th of April the forward movement was made, and the siege of Yorktown was begun. The result of this seige the student of history already knows, a simple detention of the Army of the Potomac, until the enemy could occupy and fortify Richmo
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 32: (search)
leaders. After finishing his preparations, Webster came into my room, where Mr. Bangs and I werarm clasp of the hand, and a hearty good-bye, Webster went out into the bright sunlight and frosty ach, which was far from being weather-proof, Webster was chilled through when the stage stopped beperfectly acquainted with the locality named, Webster had no fears of being able to get safely acroich was to carry them to the opposite shore. Webster uttered words of courage and assurance to the unmindful of the cold and the pelting storm, Webster cheered his companions by his hearty words. , the ladies retired to another room, leaving Webster, who, overcome with fatigue, was obliged to srectly to the rebel capital. Notwithstanding Webster's precarious condition, the danger in leavingn that night. This was a lucky chance, and Webster resolved to see Stanton, and entrust to him d been delegated to deliver the package which Webster had found. Mr. Stanton arrived safely in Was[27 more...]
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