Lewis Payne (1845-1865)

Lewis Payne (born Lewis Thornton Powell) was one of the conspirators in the Lincoln assassination. He attacked Secretary of State William Seward as well as those attempting to defend Seward, on April 14, 1865. He was hung on July 7, 1865. He appears hatless in this photo.

Date:
1865 circa 5 years
Original Format:
Photographic Print
Item#:
MES19768
Photographer:
Alexander Gardner
Height:
2873px
Width:
2332px
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