Mary Surratt Research Paper

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Not Guilty

July 7, 1865 Mary Surratt was hanged for her suspected part in the killing of Abraham Lincoln. Mary Surratt should not have been executed. Surratt had conspirators that defended her and she also maintained her innocence throughout the trial.
Some of the conspirators had defended Mary. For example Mr. Paine had said,’’In the presence of almighty God I swear Ms.surratt is innocent of the crime charged against her.’’(source #2’’). Mr.Paine was saying that she was innocent and that she should not be charged. There had also been a letter signed by all the conspirators that help in the killing and Mary’s name was not on there. The only reason why her name was not on there is because she had not participated in the killing. (source

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